SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 293
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Louis J. "Lou" Goodman for more than three decades
  of exceptional service with the Texas Medical Association; and
 
         WHEREAS, Lou Goodman was born on September 29, 1948; he
  grew up in Rutherford, New Jersey, where he was a standout
  football player and wrestler and was nicknamed "The Fox" by his
  classmates; he learned the value of hard work at a young age in
  his family's bakery, where he and his siblings worked long hours
  along with their parents; and
 
         WHEREAS, He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at New
  York University before earning his doctorate in medical
  economics from the university's School of Arts and Science; and
 
         WHEREAS, While attending college, he met and married his
  beloved wife, Joann; the couple has been blessed with two
  daughters, Melissa and Wendy, who are a source of much pride and
  joy for him; all three of the women in his life are graduates of
  The University of Texas at Austin, thus Lou's favorite bumper
  sticker states, "My Money, My Daughters, and My Wife All Go To
  Texas"; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman began his distinguished career with
  the Texas Medical Association in 1987 by serving as director of
  its Division of Medical Economics; he rose quickly through the
  ranks, and in 1997, he was named chief executive officer and
  executive vice president; under his exemplary leadership, the
  association has become the nation's largest state medical
  society and has been designated as The Best Medical Society in
  America; and
 
         WHEREAS, He has played a significant role in the
  association's growth and success and in its steadfast commitment
  to the highest of standards and to quality patient care in Texas;
  during his tenure, the association has supported protections for
  physician autonomy in patient care and was instrumental in the
  2003 passage of a state constitutional amendment that created a
  cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability suits; and
 
         WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman has held graduate-level teaching
  positions with such institutions as Northwestern University,
  DePaul University, and The University of Texas Health Science
  Center at Houston; he has also been active in a range of
  professional and civic organizations, including the Texas Civil
  Justice League, the Texas Society of Association Executives, and
  The University of Texas School of Nursing Foundation; his honors
  include the American Medical Association's Medical Executive
  Lifetime Achievement Award; and
 
         WHEREAS, In appreciation for his exceptional service and
  leadership, the Texas Medical Association is naming its Austin
  headquartersinhishonor;thededicationoftheLouisJ.Goodman
  Texas Medical Association Building takes place March 5, 2019; it
  is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his many
  contributions to advancing first-rate medical care in our state;
  now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Louis J. Goodman on his
  outstanding leadership of the Texas Medical Association and
  express sincere gratitude to him for his many contributions to
  this state; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 1, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate