H.R. No. 57
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of James Coleman Godwin of Baytown, who passed away on June
  25, 2013, at the age of 87; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Mineola on September 1, 1925, James Godwin
  was the son of Iona and Homer Godwin; he answered his country's call
  to duty during World War II, serving with distinction in Okinawa as
  a member of the U.S. Navy; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Godwin returned to civilian life and settled in
  Baytown, where he worked for the Humble Oil Company and went on to
  retire from Exxon; he supported his community through his service
  with the Harris County Appraisal District Review Board and the
  Baytown City Council; in addition, he was active in the local
  Historical Museum Board and the Kiwanis Club, which named him
  Rookie of the Year and Kiwanian of the Year for his exceptional
  contributions; and
         WHEREAS, A valued member of the Missouri Street Church of
  Christ, he enjoyed coaching boys' ball clubs, riding his tractor,
  and tending to his seven-acre "ranch"; above all else, he was
  devoted to his family, including his wife of nearly 63 years, Chic,
  sons, James and Richard, and grandchildren, Kristalynne, James, and
  Jordyn; and
         WHEREAS, James Godwin lived a rich and rewarding life, and he
  will long be remembered with great admiration by all those who were
  privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  James Coleman Godwin and extend deepest sympathy to the members of
  his family: to his wife, Chic Godwin; to his sons, James Godwin and
  Richard Godwin and his wife, Lori; to his grandchildren, Dr.
  Kristalynne Gray, James Godwin, and Jordyn Godwin; to his
  great-grandchild, Benjamin Nicholas Gray; and to his other
  relatives and 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
  Coleman Godwin.
 
  Smith
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 57 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House