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