SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70


In Memory

of

Betty Eloise Ford Goodman


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Laredo in mourning the loss of Betty Eloise Ford Goodman, who 
died March 31, 2006, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Betty was born June 6, 1922, to William C. and 
Eloise Ford in San Antonio, and she attended Southern Methodist 
University during World War II; she married Andre L. Goodman on 
June 8, 1947; and
	WHEREAS, Betty was a woman of many interests, including 
cooking, gardening, and collecting antiques; she taught Sunday 
school at Christ Church Episcopal Church and was a member of the 
Altar Guild Society for many years; and
	WHEREAS, Sole heir of one of the only two known surviving 
tea chests from the Boston Tea Party, Betty was a member of the 
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the 
Republic of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and 
great-grandmother, Betty leaves behind memories that will be 
cherished forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Betty Eloise Ford Goodman:  
her children, Jenel Cade Goodman, Adrienne G. Treviño,
Andre Lucien Goodman, Jr., Shelley G. Henson, and William K. Goodman;
and her nine grandchildren and her great-grandson; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of profound sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Betty Eloise Ford Goodman.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate