SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
In Memory
of
Julie Gomoll
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Julie Gomoll, who died July 22, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Julie Gomoll was an exemplary citizen who was noted
for her generous spirit and her exceptional achievements; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired for her entrepreneurial
spirit, she enjoyed a successful career in marketing and Internet
development; in 1987, she founded Go Media, which was the first
company in Austin to produce print-ready output from a Mac
computer and which created the first website for Whole Foods
Market; later, as Excite, the company pioneered the first
stand-alone, web-based instant messaging program; and
WHEREAS, She cofounded Austin Free-Net in 1995; this
nonprofit organization wired local libraries with digital
network connections, created learning programs for underserved
areas, and became an international model for community
computing; she later became an expert at providing strategies and
consulting services to such companies as Berkeley Bionics,
Dole, and Continuum Analytics; and
WHEREAS, She expanded her horizons in 2013 when she earned
her chef's toque from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary
Arts and completed an externship in Ecuador; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, intelligence, and compassion,
she gave unselfishly to others, and her warmth and adventurous
spirit will not be forgotten by her family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, She was beloved by many, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Julie Gomoll; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Julie Gomoll.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate