87S30956 CJM-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 94
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Stephanie Goodman retired as deputy commissioner
for public affairs at the Texas Department of Insurance on
September 29, 2021, drawing to a close an exemplary career with the
State of Texas that spanned more than 22 years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Goodman is a proud alumna of Baylor University,
where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1988;
she went on to work as a news editor for the Austin
American-Statesman from 1991 to 1998, when she was hired as
communications director for the Texas Commission on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse; she continued her state service when she was tapped for
the position of assistant press secretary in the Governor's Office
three years later; and
WHEREAS, In October 2003, Ms. Goodman was named
communications director for the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission, a position in which she planned and oversaw the
communications strategy for the state's five-agency health and
human services system; following more than a decade in that role,
she was appointed to her most recent post as deputy commissioner for
public affairs for the Texas Department of Insurance, and she
dedicated herself to streamlining the agency's communications and
making complex issues more understandable; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Goodman has enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, Art Moore, and her children, Ryan
and Sarah; an avid fan of the Baylor Bears, she was delighted to
receive a video message from the university's men's basketball
coach, Scott Drew, congratulating her on her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Through her skill, dedication, and professionalism,
Stephanie Goodman earned the respect and admiration of her
colleagues, and she may indeed take pride in knowing that her
contributions made her an important asset to the agencies she
served; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Stephanie
Goodman on her retirement and extend to her sincere appreciation
for her many years of service to the State of Texas; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Goodman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.