Enjoys staunch support from his family

Ron and Carol Paul have five children:Ronnie, Lori, Rand, Robert, and Joy. They also have 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

While they lived in Detroit for his residency, Carol ran a dance school in their basement.

Three of the Paul children, Robert, Rand, and Joy also became medical doctors. Rand specializes in ophthalmology and Robert specializes in family practice. Like Congressman Paul, his daughter Joy specializes in obstetrics/gynecology.

Paul supported his children during their undergraduate and medical school years, not allowing them to take part in subsidized federal student loan programs. He has not signed up for a congressional pension for the same reason. Paul usually goes home to Lake Jackson on weekends.

When her husband was campaigning in the 14th District, Carol Paul decided to help his campaign by compiling family recipes into a cookbook and sending it to constituents. The cookbook is filled with pictures of the large Paul family. Since originally published, five editions have been written. She and other family members keep a "Recipe of the Week" on her husband's Congressional campaign website.

Prev Event Next Event