[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 8888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING LAWRENCE GOULD

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, I stand before you today in solemn 
remembrance of Lawrence Gould, a founding member of Camp Sunshine, 
which is a truly remarkable and transformative sanctuary for children 
with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The camp has 
brought respite, support, hope, and joy to thousands of families for 
over three decades and will continue to do so for years to come. The 
State of Maine has lost a man of true integrity; Larry was 84.
  Larry was an exceptionally intelligent and hard-working man who found 
countless successes in life. Equipped with a Ph.D. from the 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the age of 24, he went on to 
become president, chairman, and CEO of M/A-Com, Inc., a Fortune 500 
company. After establishing himself as a prominent and distinguished 
businessman, Larry developed Point Sebago Resort, in Casco, ME--
considered the first resort campground in the country.
  Upon stepping down as chair of M/A-Com, Inc. in 1983, Larry and his 
wife Anna sought to share their successes with others and turned their 
dedication and devotion to charitable endeavors. A year later, Point 
Sebago Resort opened its doors to 43 children and their families, and 
the program was met with resounding enthusiasm from its pilot 
participants. Thus Camp Sunshine was created.
  Over the years, more and more medical centers began referring their 
patients to Camp Sunshine. The camp's extraordinary emotional and 
medical support played a momentous role in the well-being of the 
children who spent their summers on the shores of Lake Sebago. As the 
camp became widely revered in the medical community, Larry knew he 
needed to expand and find a permanent home for Camp Sunshine. In 2001, 
the Goulds donated 24 acres of land adjacent to Point Sebago. Camp 
Sunshine was now open year-round. Since then, the Goulds have continued 
to strengthen Camp Sunshine's services while ensuring that their 
families can attend free of charge.
  Larry's idea for a camp that provides respite and psychosocial 
support for sick children was the first of its kind in the United 
States and is emblematic of his nature as a visionary philanthropist. 
His passion for improving the lives of those children and families who 
have stayed at Camp Sunshine is felt by all who knew him. In continuing 
to carry out Larry's mission, I am sure that Camp Sunshine's dedicated 
staff will also carry on his earnest enthusiasm for helping those 
around him.
  Through his tireless efforts, Larry affected countless lives. I am 
deeply saddened by his passing, but I know that the impact of his work 
transcends life. His firm devotion to the betterment and care of Camp 
Sunshine's children will never be forgotten. I, along with all the 
people of Maine, am thankful for his immeasurable contributions to our 
State and the Nation.

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