SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 293
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Louis J. "Lou" Goodman for more than three decades
of exceptional service with the Texas Medical Association; and
WHEREAS, Lou Goodman was born on September 29, 1948; he
grew up in Rutherford, New Jersey, where he was a standout
football player and wrestler and was nicknamed "The Fox" by his
classmates; he learned the value of hard work at a young age in
his family's bakery, where he and his siblings worked long hours
along with their parents; and
WHEREAS, He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at New
York University before earning his doctorate in medical
economics from the university's School of Arts and Science; and
WHEREAS, While attending college, he met and married his
beloved wife, Joann; the couple has been blessed with two
daughters, Melissa and Wendy, who are a source of much pride and
joy for him; all three of the women in his life are graduates of
The University of Texas at Austin, thus Lou's favorite bumper
sticker states, "My Money, My Daughters, and My Wife All Go To
Texas"; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman began his distinguished career with
the Texas Medical Association in 1987 by serving as director of
its Division of Medical Economics; he rose quickly through the
ranks, and in 1997, he was named chief executive officer and
executive vice president; under his exemplary leadership, the
association has become the nation's largest state medical
society and has been designated as The Best Medical Society in
America; and
WHEREAS, He has played a significant role in the
association's growth and success and in its steadfast commitment
to the highest of standards and to quality patient care in Texas;
during his tenure, the association has supported protections for
physician autonomy in patient care and was instrumental in the
2003 passage of a state constitutional amendment that created a
cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability suits; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman has held graduate-level teaching
positions with such institutions as Northwestern University,
DePaul University, and The University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston; he has also been active in a range of
professional and civic organizations, including the Texas Civil
Justice League, the Texas Society of Association Executives, and
The University of Texas School of Nursing Foundation; his honors
include the American Medical Association's Medical Executive
Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, In appreciation for his exceptional service and
leadership, the Texas Medical Association is naming its Austin
headquartersinhishonor;thededicationoftheLouisJ.Goodman
Texas Medical Association Building takes place March 5, 2019; it
is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his many
contributions to advancing first-rate medical care in our state;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Louis J. Goodman on his
outstanding leadership of the Texas Medical Association and
express sincere gratitude to him for his many contributions to
this state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate