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IHHTW6-1
By Representative Cole
RFD: RULES
First Read: 02-May-23
2023 Regular Session
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HJR______ MOURNING THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL
(RETIRED) DR. RICHARD GOODWIN.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sadness that we note the
death on March 30, 2023, of Lieutenant Colonel(Retired) Dr.
Richard "Doc" Goodwin of Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of
74 years; and
WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the lives of his
loving family, many friends and the entire community where
he was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodwin's passion for continued
education and community service never waned; he graduated
from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in
1971, and transferred service to the United States Air
Force; later, he taught Physics at West Point and attended
the prestigious Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama; he
served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retired, and
continued his service to his country as a government civil
servant working for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in
Huntsville, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, he moved his family to Belgium to work at
NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Headquarters;
after his tour ended, he returned to work for the MDA in
Huntsville, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, as a teenager, Dr. Goodwin achieved
scouting's highest rank, Eagle Scout; and
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WHEREAS, Dr. Goodwin was heavily involved in his
church, and was seeking a second doctorate in Theology; he
also held Master's Degrees in System Management, Nuclear
Engineering, and Theology; and a Doctor of Philosophy in
Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, survivors include his beloved wife of 50
years, Linda; children, Katie (Pete) and James (Lori);
grandchildren, Amelia and Ian; brother, Hugh Goodwin
(Marianne); and a host of other relative and friends; and
WHEREAS, although his presence will truly missed, the
memory of Dr. Goodwin shall be cherished in the hearts of
all who knew and loved him; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the death of Lieutenant
Colonel (Retired) Dr. Richard Goodwin is recorded with deep
sadness and this resolution is offered in tribute to his
life and with heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief
is shared by many.
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