By Brimer                                             H.R. No. 1407
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The June 30, 2001, retirement of Melvin R. Goodson
 1-2     of Arlington as Region III Network Manager will bring to a close an
 1-3     exemplary 10-year career with the Texas Department of Human
 1-4     Services; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Yukon, Oklahoma, Mr. Goodson is noted
 1-6     for his quick wit, welcoming smile, and calm demeanor during a
 1-7     crisis; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, He has served his community as president and
 1-9     treasurer of the Arlington Republican Club and has worked in behalf
1-10     of a number of state and national officeholders through the years,
1-11     including Presidents Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, and George Bush;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Melvin Goodson has aspired to
1-14     the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and he has
1-15     earned the respect of all those who know him; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-17     Legislature hereby congratulate Melvin R. Goodson on his retirement
1-18     from the Texas Department of Human Services and extend to him
1-19     sincere best wishes for good fortune in the future; and, be it
1-20     further
1-21           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-22     prepared for Mr. Goodson as an expression of highest regard by the
1-23     Texas House of Representatives.