By: Brimer H.R. No. 244 73R4326 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Johnnie Upsher Goodman, an esteemed resident of Arlington, on the 1-3 joyous occasion of his 70th birthday; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on Valentine's Day 1923 1-5 in the community of Goodlet in Hardeman County and was the seventh 1-6 child born to William "Tom" Goodman and Nettie Virginia Russell 1-7 Goodman; and 1-8 WHEREAS, At the age of 19, this patriotic gentleman enlisted 1-9 in the United States Coast Guard in September 1942 and went on to 1-10 join the United States Navy and proudly serve his country aboard 1-11 the U.S. Gulf Port PS20 during World War II; and 1-12 WHEREAS, During his tour of duty, the U.S. Gulf Port PS20 1-13 earned a presidential citation for bravery and Mr. Goodman was 1-14 decorated with the prestigious U.S. Navy Life Saver Medal; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Continuing his distinguished service to his country, 1-16 Mr. Goodman once again answered his nation's call to arms and 1-17 served as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean 1-18 Conflict; and 1-19 WHEREAS, On June 1, 1947, Mr. Goodman took as his bride the 1-20 former Opal Esterline "Dobbie Jean" Johnson, beginning an 1-21 exceptionally happy and rewarding marriage that would be blessed by 1-22 the birth of five devoted children: our distinguished colleague, 1-23 the Honorable Toby Goodman, Gary Goodman, Kirby Joe Goodman, 1-24 Michael Jon Goodman, and Deirdre Darlene Chappell; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In recent years, his close-knit family has continued 2-2 to grow and Mr. Goodman now enjoys the love and affection of 11 2-3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Mr. Goodman has 2-5 exemplified the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and 2-6 commitment to others; on the occasion of his birthday, it is indeed 2-7 fitting that he be honored for his many outstanding contributions 2-8 to his family, community, state, and nation; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby honor Johnnie Upsher Goodman and extend warmest 2-11 best wishes to this outstanding Texan on the occasion of his 70th 2-12 birthday; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Goodman as an expression of highest regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives.