R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Lula Belle Goodman of Dewalt, Texas, 1-2 on April 30, 2001, at the age of 93, has brought a profound sense 1-3 of loss to all who knew and loved this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Bend County, Mrs. Goodman was born 1-5 and raised in Dewalt and later moved to Houston to complete her 1-6 high school studies; she went on to earn her bachelor's and 1-7 master's degrees from Prairie View A&M College before fulfilling 1-8 her lifelong dream of becoming an educator; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Committed to encouraging and empowering the next 1-10 generation of Texans, this esteemed woman was employed as a 1-11 full-time educator for 41 years, and following her retirement, she 1-12 continued to work as a substitute teacher until the age of 90; 1-13 during her remarkable career, she taught in several Texas cities, 1-14 including Arcola, Sugar Land, and Stafford, and she derived 1-15 particular pleasure from teaching English; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Goodman gave generously of her time, talents, 1-17 and resources to her students, providing clothes, shoes, and food 1-18 to children during the depression and actively working to feed the 1-19 hungry and clothe the poor throughout her life; she was also 1-20 involved in several community organizations and taught Vacation 1-21 Bible School at her church; and 1-22 WHEREAS, October 2000 marked the opening of Lula Belle 1-23 Goodman Elementary School in Dewalt, where Mrs. Goodman spoke of 1-24 her fulfilled desire for the elevation of education in her 2-1 hometown; the state-of-the-art facility was a far cry from the 2-2 one-room schoolhouse where she taught 85-90 students at a time for 2-3 $55 a month at the beginning of her career, and the event was truly 2-4 a memorable occasion for all concerned; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Mrs. Goodman was an 2-6 extraordinary teacher, caretaker, and loving role model to the 2-7 children in her charge; guiding and nurturing three generations of 2-8 Houston residents, she made a positive difference in the lives of 2-9 many people, and her caring spirit, loving heart, and inspiring 2-10 example will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Lula Belle 2-13 Goodman for her lifetime of outstanding service in behalf of the 2-14 children of Texas, and that when the Texas House of Representatives 2-15 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lula Belle Goodman. Edwards _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 941 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 11, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House