83S20217 JNC-D
By: Smith 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.