[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CELIA GOULD

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, Senator Crapo and I rise today to 
honor the service of the retiring director of the Idaho Department of 
Agriculture, Mrs. Celia Gould.
  Celia was appointed the director of the Idaho State Department of 
Agriculture in January 2007 as the first woman to ever serve in the 
position. She provided unmatched leadership and integrity throughout 
her tenure and exemplified what it is to be a public servant. As a 
third-generation rancher herself, she utilized firsthand knowledge and 
made thoughtful decisions, which further solidified the incredible 
success of Idaho agriculture. Before spending 16 years as Idaho's 
director of agriculture, Celia served 16 years in the Idaho House of 
Representatives. There is truly no one else who knows the State quite 
like she does, and we will miss her dearly.
  Senator Crapo and I are happy to join the rest of the State in 
wishing her the very best in her well-deserved retirement.

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