1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 776 1-2 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Senate are pleased to 1-3 extend congratulations to Jimmy Gooden for his exceptional work 1-4 over the past 16 years and five months as a member of the custodial 1-5 staff in the State Capitol; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A dedicated employee, Jimmy is responsible for 1-7 maintaining the senators' lounge in excellent condition; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Quietly and effectively, Jimmy Gooden has carried 1-9 out his duties, and his efficiency and cheerfulness throughout 1-10 the hectic pace of each legislative session is deeply appreciated 1-11 by each senate member; and 1-12 WHEREAS, He has earned the respect of all the senators for 1-13 his diligence and ability in the performance of his varied 1-14 responsibilities; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Jimmy's loyalty and devotion are paramount in 1-16 keeping the historic Capitol at its best at all times for the 1-17 people of Texas; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 75th Legislature, hereby commend Jimmy Gooden for his special 1-20 contributions to the citizens of Texas and express sincere 1-21 gratitude to him for his many years of faithful service; and, 1-22 be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 him as a token of the esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-2 Carona 2-3 Armbrister Harris Patterson 2-4 Barrientos Haywood Ratliff 2-5 Bivins Lindsay Shapiro 2-6 Brown Lucio Shapleigh 2-7 Cain Luna Sibley 2-8 Duncan Madla Truan 2-9 Ellis Moncrief Wentworth 2-10 Fraser Nelson West 2-11 Gallegos Nixon Whitmire 2-12 Galloway Ogden Zaffirini 2-13 Bullock, President of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on May 19, 1997. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate