By: Montford S.R. No. 598 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Leonardo A. Goodman 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of El Paso in mourning the loss of Leonardo A. Goodman, Jr., who 1-7 died February 22, 1995, at the age of 73; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of El Paso, Nardo Goodman was 1-9 a well-known civic leader and humanitarian who devoted his time, 1-10 energy, and funds to a wide array of organizations; he was a past 1-11 chairman of United Way and a past president of the El Paso Jaycees 1-12 and the El Paso Museum of Art Association; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and an astute businessman, he 1-14 was past director of State National Bank and the El Paso Electric 1-15 Company, a past president of The University of Texas at El Paso 1-16 Presidents Association, a founder of Paso Del Norte Jewish 1-17 Historical Society, and past president of the John Hancock General 1-18 Agents Association; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He was past president of the El Paso Association 1-20 of Life Underwriters, was named Life Underwriter of the Year, and 1-21 was past president of the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Nardo Goodman was respected 1-23 in the community for his many accomplishments; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and exceptional 2-2 generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 2-3 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 2-4 who knew him; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Nardo Goodman was a devoted husband and father, and 2-6 he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 2-7 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-10 family of Leonardo A. Goodman, Jr.: his wife, Eleanor Goodman; his 2-11 sons, Leonard A. Goodman III and Walter H. Goodman; his daughter, 2-12 Karla J. Goodman; his sister, Amelia G. Krohn; and his brother, 2-13 Robert E. Goodman; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-15 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-16 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-17 in memory of Nardo Goodman. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on April 3, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate