[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24384]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ROBERT AYERS GOULD, SR.

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I would like to honor Mr. Robert 
Ayers Gould, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement after twelve years 
of service on the City Council of Athens, Texas, where he has overseen 
many projects benefiting his community.
  After graduating from Athens High School in 1957, Bob joined the 
United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Coral Sea. Following 
an Honorable Discharge, he returned to Athens where he opened the Gould 
Insurance Agency in 1962, which he has owned and operated for over 
forty years.
  Among his many civic activities, Bob has been the Director and Vice-
President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Co-Founder of the Texas 
High School Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Charter Director for the 
Henderson County YMCA. He has also received many awards from his 
community including the Roadhand Award from the Texas Highway 
Commission and the Athens Citizen of the Year Award in 1984.
  In addition to faithfully serving his community, Bob is a husband to 
Mrs. Peggy Lorene Lubben Gould, and father of four children: Robert 
Jr., Joseph, Patricia, and Mary.
  I want to recognize Bob for his service and commitment to his 
community. Due to Bob's leadership in the city and throughout the 
business community, Athens remains a strong, supportive, and vibrant 
community.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the 5th District of Texas, it is my 
pleasure to congratulate Mr. Robert Ayers Gould, Sr. on his retirement 
from the City Council and thank him for a job well done.

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