HJR949 Summary

• Honors and commends United States Navy Captain Joseph Gould (Retired) for authoring the poem "Old Glory" in 2007.

• Recognizes that the poem "Old Glory" is used in numerous recognition ceremonies including Honor Flight, which pays tribute to World War II veterans.

• Notes Captain Gould's distinguished 23-year naval service career, including commands of multiple vessels (aircraft carrier, submarine, USS Radford Destroyer, USS Silverstein DE534 Destroyer Escort, and 15 Ocean Mine Sweepers) and service in Naval Intelligence and as a Fleet Intelligence Officer at Pearl Harbor.

• Documents Captain Gould's post-retirement service establishing and teaching in the United States Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Program at San Clemente High School in California for nine years.

• Directs presentation of a copy of this resolution to Captain Joseph Gould in recognition of his accomplishments.