1-1 1 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 2-19 ______________________________________ 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. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate