87S30956 CJM-D
 
  By: Zwiener H.R. No. 94
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Stephanie Goodman retired as deputy commissioner
  for public affairs at the Texas Department of Insurance on
  September 29, 2021, drawing to a close an exemplary career with the
  State of Texas that spanned more than 22 years; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Goodman is a proud alumna of Baylor University,
  where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1988;
  she went on to work as a news editor for the Austin
  American-Statesman from 1991 to 1998, when she was hired as
  communications director for the Texas Commission on Alcohol and
  Drug Abuse; she continued her state service when she was tapped for
  the position of assistant press secretary in the Governor's Office
  three years later; and
         WHEREAS, In October 2003, Ms. Goodman was named
  communications director for the Texas Health and Human Services
  Commission, a position in which she planned and oversaw the
  communications strategy for the state's five-agency health and
  human services system; following more than a decade in that role,
  she was appointed to her most recent post as deputy commissioner for
  public affairs for the Texas Department of Insurance, and she
  dedicated herself to streamlining the agency's communications and
  making complex issues more understandable; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Goodman has enjoyed the
  love and support of her husband, Art Moore, and her children, Ryan
  and Sarah; an avid fan of the Baylor Bears, she was delighted to
  receive a video message from the university's men's basketball
  coach, Scott Drew, congratulating her on her retirement; and
         WHEREAS, Through her skill, dedication, and professionalism,
  Stephanie Goodman earned the respect and admiration of her
  colleagues, and she may indeed take pride in knowing that her
  contributions made her an important asset to the agencies she
  served; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Stephanie
  Goodman on her retirement and extend to her sincere appreciation
  for her many years of service to the State of Texas; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Goodman as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.