[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E279-E280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DIRECTOR CELIA GOULD

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2020

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend and 
now an Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, Director Celia 
Gould.
  Director Celia Gould was born into farming and ranching and has 
dedicated her life to this important industry. As a the third-
generation owner/operator of G+ Ranches, she raises Black Angus, Angus-
Wagyu, wheat, corn, and hay. In addition to her farming and ranching 
operations, she has volunteered herself as an advocate and friend to 
the famer.
  For nearly three decades Gould has been in public service, serving 
her community in several influential roles.
  Gould served 16 years in the Idaho House of Representatives before 
being appointed in 2007 to her current position as the first female to 
fill the role of Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director. 
Gould's contribution the Idaho's Agriculture Industry are immeasurable 
and appreciated by all of us who are fortunate to associate with her.

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  Madam Speaker, I would like to join the Eastern Idaho agriculture 
community in congratulating Director Celia Gould on being inducted into 
the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and for her vast 
contribution to Idaho's Agriculture Industry.

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