By Gallego H.R. No. 905 74R9925 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of longtime Marfa resident Pat Godbold 1-2 on May 9, 1994, at the age of 71, has brought great sadness to the 1-3 many friends and relatives of this distinguished civic leader and 1-4 to the entire community of Marfa; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born December 18, 1922, in Roswell, New Mexico, 1-6 Mrs. Godbold moved to Marfa in 1954 and remained a resident of this 1-7 charming West Texas town for the rest of her life; in addition to 1-8 creating a warm and happy home for her family, she was known 1-9 throughout her community for the invaluable work she performed in 1-10 behalf of Marfa's cultural, civic, and charitable organizations; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, A devoted member of her community of faith at the 1-13 First United Methodist Church and a member of United Methodist 1-14 Women, Mrs. Godbold was also a member of the American Red Cross, 1-15 Western Federated Women's Club, Century Culture Club, Girl Scouts 1-16 of America, and Presidio County Child Welfare Board; for her 1-17 outstanding community service she won the admiration and gratitude 1-18 of the residents of Marfa as well as a 1985 award designating her 1-19 the city's most valuable volunteer; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mrs. Godbold was also known for her work with museum 1-21 and library associations; a member of the Friends of the Marfa 1-22 Public Library, she served for many years as the curator of the 1-23 Marfa and Presidio County Museum and wrote a column called "Museum 1-24 Musings" that appeared regularly in the Big Bend Sentinel 2-1 newspaper; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this truly 2-3 extraordinary Texan will not soon forget the generosity, 2-4 compassion, and selflessness she displayed, nor will they forget 2-5 the joy and enthusiasm she brought to every facet of her life; 2-6 although her presence is gone from us now, her legacy will live on 2-7 in Marfa's civic and cultural community for future generations of 2-8 Texans and her memory will live on in the hearts of all those whose 2-9 lives she touched during her years on this earth; now, therefore, 2-10 be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Pat Godbold and 2-13 extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her 2-14 husband, Roy H. "Happy" Godbold of Marfa; to her sons, Carlton 2-15 Godbold of Lubbock and Paul Godbold of El Paso; to her daughters, 2-16 Janet Lancaster of San Angelo, Patti Godbold of Lubbock, and Susan 2-17 Nelson of Bridgeton, Missouri; to her brothers, Gilbert Dollahon of 2-18 Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Paul Dollahon of Roswell, New Mexico; to 2-19 her sisters, Audrey Fletcher of Roswell, New Mexico, and Ann Becker 2-20 of Summerland Key, Florida; to her six grandchildren; and to her 2-21 many other relatives and friends; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-24 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-25 Pat Godbold.