By Price H.R. No. 273 74R6307 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Reverend Joe Goudeaux will commemorate his 100th 1-2 birthday on March 4, 1995, at a party held in his honor at Mt. 1-3 Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, and to his family and many 1-4 delighted friends, this event promises to be a truly joyous and 1-5 memorable occasion; and 1-6 WHEREAS, He was born March 10, 1895, in Bunkie, Louisiana, 1-7 and moved to Beaumont in 1928, where he first made a name for 1-8 himself as a construction worker; a skilled entrepreneur as well, 1-9 he later enjoyed a rewarding venture in the lawn-care business; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Reverend Goudeaux began preaching the word of the 1-11 Lord in 1930, and in the course of his work in the Christian 1-12 ministry he has provided comfort and religious support to countless 1-13 individuals; he currently receives his spiritual strength as a 1-14 devout member of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, he has enjoyed the 1-16 love and support of his charming and gracious wife, Ella Mae; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This exceptional gentleman has been a source of 1-18 strength and inspiration to the many people whose lives he has 1-19 touched, and he has earned a special place in the hearts of all who 1-20 are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend Joe Goudeaux on the 1-23 occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him warmest best 1-24 wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Reverend Goudeaux as an expression of high regard by 2-3 the Texas House of Representatives.