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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1172
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing Jimmie L. Gooden for his 18 years of excellent service
 1-5     in the Members' Lounge; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Known for his devotion to his career and to his
 1-7     family, Jimmie is married to Johnny Mae Gooden, and he and Johnny
 1-8     have been blessed with two daughters, Mary Davis and Linda Franklin;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, Members of the Senate were delighted to learn that
1-11     although Jimmie retired after last session, he had decided to
1-12     return to his work in the Members' Lounge for the 77th legislative
1-13     session; and
1-14           WHEREAS, It was a joy to have Jimmie once again as an employee
1-15     in the Capitol, and as always, he provided the senators with
1-16     first-rate service, taking care of the wide range of needs that
1-17     arise for legislators in the midst of a session; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Beloved and respected for his loyalty, dedication,
1-19     and dependability, Jimmie Gooden has been a positive asset to
1-20     legislators during the 77th legislative session, and his return
1-21     to the Capitol has been greatly appreciated; now, therefore,
1-22     be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     77th Legislature, hereby commend Jimmie L. Gooden on his many
 2-2     contributions to the senators and to the Members' Lounge and
 2-3     extend best wishes to him for the years ahead; and, be it
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as
 2-6     an expression of gratitude and high regard from the Texas Senate.
 2-7                                                    Barrientos
 2-8           Armbrister           Harris              Shapiro
 2-9           Bernsen              Haywood             Shapleigh
2-10           Bivins               Jackson             Sibley
2-11           Brown                Lindsay             Staples
2-12           Cain                 Lucio               Truan
2-13           Carona               Madla               Van de Putte
2-14           Duncan               Moncrief            Wentworth
2-15           Ellis                Nelson              West
2-16           Fraser               Ogden               Whitmire
2-17           Gallegos                                 Zaffirini
2-18                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
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2-20                                          President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on May 23, 2001.
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2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate