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

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       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.

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       2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate