R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Joe Goodman has contributed greatly to the

 1-2     betterment of the Kirby community as a city councilman, and his

 1-3     efforts are indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the

 1-5     informed participation of its people, and foremost among the

 1-6     system's participants are those dedicated men and women who are

 1-7     willing to make the sacrifices necessary to take on the role of

 1-8     public servant; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The demands of public office are great, and the

1-10     rewards are not always immediately apparent; public servants must

1-11     continually balance the needs of their constituents with the best

1-12     use of available resources, and few issues are easily resolved; and

1-13           WHEREAS, In taking on this difficult challenge, Joe Goodman

1-14     has joined the proud tradition of citizen leadership that has been

1-15     our nation's trademark for more than two centuries, and he can take

1-16     justifiable pride in the role he has played in this noble legacy;

1-17     now, therefore, be it

1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-19     Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Joe Goodman for his years

1-20     of public service and extend to him warmest best wishes for the

1-21     future; and, be it further

 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-2     prepared for Mr. Goodman as an expression of high regard by the

 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1149 was adopted by the House on May

         30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House