H.R. No. 233



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The New Braunfels community lost a distinguished 
civic leader on September 18, 2003, when James E. Goodbread passed 
away at the age of 62; and
	WHEREAS, Born on October 24, 1940, in Galveston, 
Mr. Goodbread graduated from Grapeland High School, where he was 
captain of the football team and lead actor in the school play; 
Mr. Goodbread earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the 
University of Houston and served as vice president of McGregor 
National Bank before moving from Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Goodbread married the former Stephany Stott in 
Bellaire on June 6, 1963, and their union was blessed with two 
children, Stacy Goodbread Irons and James E. Goodbread III; in 
1971, they moved to New Braunfels, where Mr. Goodbread partnered 
with his father-in-law to purchase National Hardware; a few years 
later, he bought Henne Hardware, which he owned until retiring in 
1987; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his professional success, 
Mr. Goodbread tirelessly served his community, serving for nine 
years on the city council, a portion of that time as mayor of New 
Braunfels; Mr. Goodbread worked on the planning and zoning 
commission and the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees; 
furthermore, he was a 27-year Opa in the Wurstfest Association and a 
member of Rotary International; and
	WHEREAS, Of all his achievements in life, Mr. Goodbread was 
most proud of his family, to whom he dedicated himself completely; a 
devoted husband and attentive father, Mr. Goodbread treasured the 
loved ones who brought him so much joy; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan will long be remembered for his 
professional success and his commitment to his community, and his 
memory will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his family 
and friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
James E. Goodbread and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his beloved wife, Stephany Stott Goodbread; to his 
daughter, Stacy Goodbread Irons and her husband, Robert A. Irons, 
Jr.; to his son, James E. Goodbread III and his wife, Sarah Anne  
Grow Goodbread; to his granddaughter, Lillian Alexandra Goodbread; 
to his brother, David E. Goodbread and his wife, JoAnne; to his 
brother, Larry W. Goodbread and his wife, Becky; to his aunt, Jewell 
Russell; to his mother-in-law, Louise Stott; to his sister-in-law, 
Connie Stott; to his nephews; and to his other relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James E. 
Goodbread.

                                                                         Casteel


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 233 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on October 2, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House