[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 20 (Thursday, February 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
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              CELEBRATING THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF JAMES GOODE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 5, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the seventieth 
birthday of one of my distinguished and active constituents, James 
Goode of Farmers Branch, Texas.
  James has been a strong and hardworking member of this community for 
many decades. He has been an active role model and his eagerness to be 
involved has resonated throughout the area. He is Chairman of the Board 
of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce, President of Carrollton-
Farmers Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees, and is 
active in his church are just a few examples of his involvement among 
his peers. James is someone who sets out and makes a positive 
difference in everyone's life around him.
  James also served our country in the Navy for four years and earned 
his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas-
Arlington before settling down in Farmers Branch. His political 
involvement and strong engagement in the community provides a 
commendable example to others in the 24th district. As president of the 
school board, he exercises positive influence over the local education 
system and his reliable leadership style has helped many and will help 
the coming generations of children learn and excel to the best of their 
ability.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the seventieth birthday of 
one of my most engaged constituents, Mr. James Goode. I ask all of my 
distinguished colleagues to join me in celebrating this milestone in 
his remarkable life.

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