[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 153 (Friday, September 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF FREDDIE GOBLE

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 3, 2021

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Freddie Goble, a beloved Eastern Kentucky friend who recently retired 
after bringing laughter and joy to our Appalachian communities for the 
last 30 years through his comedic performances as ``Munroe.''
  Behind Munroe's iconic star-spangled sequin vest, his bird-adorned 
ballcap and bright red shoes, is a multi-talented artist who found a 
home with the Kentucky Opry and the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in 
Prestonsburg, Kentucky. In addition to serving as the house comedian, 
Freddie's work behind the scenes brought the MAC to life. He wrote 
songs, mentored the Kentucky Opry Junior Pros, served as Assistant 
Director of the MAC, and became an ambassador for tourism and home-
grown talent in Kentucky's Appalachian region. In fact, he was one of 
the original champions for construction of the Mountain Arts Center, 
giving aspiring artists a stage of their own.
  Before discovering Munroe, Freddie Goble dedicated his career to 
transportation planning for the Kentucky Department of Highways and the 
Big Sandy region, working to make our roads safer in Eastern Kentucky. 
He is also a former city council member for the City of Prestonsburg 
and has volunteered his time for countless projects and organizations 
in the Big Sandy area. His love of Eastern Kentucky was clearly on 
display long before he ever stepped on stage at the Mountain Arts 
Center.
  As Freddie begins this new chapter of retirement, I want to 
personally express my appreciation for his work in our region and all 
the laughter that he shared with us over the years. I wish Freddie and 
his wife Beverly a retirement filled with many years of happiness and 
rest with family and friends.

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