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“RECOGNIZING DIRECTOR CELIA GOULD” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E279-E280 on March 9, 2020.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
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.
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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