H.R. No. 464
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and on February 22, 2009, Joy Baldwin
Goodgame of Euless is marking this milestone in her accomplished
life; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mrs. Goodgame was
born in Sulphur Springs to Jesse and Marie Moody; she married
Charles Baldwin in 1948, and the couple were blessed with four
children, Lynda, Jan, Brenda, and Brad; through the years, she has
welcomed eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren into her
family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Goodgame graduated from Woodrow Wilson High
School and worked with General Foods for 30 years; she also served
beside her husband in his ministry, teaching Sunday school and
directing the children's choir, and through this work she touched
the lives of countless young people; and
WHEREAS, Married to Tom Goodgame since 2007, Mrs. Goodgame is
a valued member of the Euless community, where she has generously
shared her time and talents with the planning and zoning committee,
the library board, and the Arbor Daze committee; and
WHEREAS, Joy Goodgame is a delight and inspiration to all who
are privileged to know her, and it is a great pleasure to join with
her friends, family, and wide circle of admirers in recognizing her
eight decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Joy Baldwin Goodgame on her
80th birthday and extend to her best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Goodgame as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smith of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 464 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House