[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1380-E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF MR. WELDON BURGOON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Mr. 
Charles Weldon Burgoon. A lifelong cowboy, dedicated volunteer, and 
local businessman, Mr. Burgoon recently passed away at the age of 88.
  A beloved member of the community, Mr. Burgoon was the owner of 
Weldon's Saddle Shop and Western Wear where he sold belts, saddles, and 
other handmade leather accessories until he retired in January of 2017.
  Mr. Burgoon grew up in Denton County and began riding horses when he 
was just three years old. He began training Shetland ponies as a child, 
and joined and competed in many rodeos across Texas until 1992. He and 
his wife Joy met as students at Denton High School, and were married in 
Green Valley, Texas in 1950.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Burgoon dedicated much of his time to 
serving his fellow North Texans. Even after his retirement, Mr. Burgoon 
continued to dedicate his time to the youth of Denton County. He served 
on numerous organizations in Denton including the Denton County 
Livestock Association and Youth Fair, North Texas High School Rodeo 
Association, United Way of Denton County,

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and the Methodist Church Men's group. Mr. Weldon Burgoon was inducted 
into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2010 and the National Bit, 
Spur and Saddle Collectors Association in 2012.
  As a lifelong North Texan, renowned cowboy, and businessman, Weldon 
Burgoon selflessly served the entire Denton community for more than 60 
years. He will be deeply missed, and his impact on the Denton community 
will not be forgotten. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife Joy, 
their family, and all who knew and loved him.