85S11090 CJM-D
By: Davis of Harris H.R. No. 123
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Sharon
Nellums-Goosby of Houston, who passed away on July 11, 2017, at the
age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston in 1964, the former Sharon Nellums
attended Sam Houston State University, where she earned a
bachelor's degree in business administration; she began her
professional career in the social services industry, working to
provide aid for families in need; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan went on to accept a position as
the academic records coordinator with the University of Houston Law
Center; during her exemplary 18-year tenure with the school, she
performed such vital functions as managing tutoring services,
securing accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and
assisting with registration and pre-graduation paperwork;
respected by her students and colleagues alike, she put in long
hours and consistently went above and beyond the call of duty in her
efforts to help others; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Ms. Nellums-Goosby
shared 16 years of marriage with her husband, Joseph, and she took
immense pride in her son, Jarvis; and
WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Sharon Nellums-Goosby touched countless lives with her warmth
and kindness, and she will forever be remembered with deep
admiration and affection by all who had the good fortune to know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Sharon Nellums-Goosby and extend heartfelt sympathy to her
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sharon
Nellums-Goosby.