SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Boley, Deem,
Bailey, Barnes, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Edgell, Facemyer,
Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins,
Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale,
Prezioso, Sharpe, Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells, White
and Yoder)
Memorializing the life of Robert James Gould, former Senate
employee, political activist and dedicated West Virginian.
Whereas, Robert James Gould was born March 2, 1958, in
Brooklyn, New York, son of Virginia and Seymour Gould; and
Whereas, Robert James Gould was a graduate of Farleigh
Dickenson University and Syracuse School of Law, and was a
practicing attorney and the chairman of Cambridge Associates Ltd.
in Charleston; and
Whereas, Robert James Gould served the West Virginia Senate as
minority counsel during the 71st and 72nd Legislatures; and
Whereas, Robert James Gould was heavily involved in various
economic development projects throughout West Virginia in an
attempt to better the quality of life for its citizens; and
Whereas, Robert James Gould made his home in West Virginia for
more than two decades where he was highly active in politics on
both the federal and state level and was a respected participant in all aspects of the legislative process; and
Whereas, Robert James Gould was married to his beloved wife
Denise, with whom he shared the joy of having their children Laura,
Emily and Jay; and
Whereas, Sadly, Robert James Gould passed away Saturday,
August 11, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer, bringing an
end to a productive life of dedication to his family, community,
state and country; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of James Robert
Gould, former Senate employee, political activist and dedicated
West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere sympathy
at the passing of James Robert Gould; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the family of Robert James Gould.
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