SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55
WHEREAS, The Honorable Woodrow W. Gossom Jr. is stepping
down as Wichita County judge on December 31, 2022, drawing to a
close more than three decades of service to the county; and
WHEREAS, After attending Texas A&M University, "Woody"
Gossom completed his bachelor's degree at Midwestern State
University; he earned his master's degree from the University of
Denver and went on to pursue doctoral studies at the University
of North Texas; after leaving active military duty in 1973, he
was employed as associate dean of students at MSU, and he was the
general manager of City Concrete; he concluded his service with
the Texas Army National Guard and the Army Reserve as a colonel in
2005, and upon his retirement, he received the Legion of Merit;
and
WHEREAS, Judge Gossom was appointed as county judge in
January 1999, having previously served as a Wichita County
commissioner; over the course of his 23-year tenure on the bench,
he has ably performed the responsibilities of his position and
served his fellow citizens with distinction; he has enhanced his
effectiveness through his participation in the Texas Association
of Counties leadership program and the association's Texas
Judicial Academy, and he is also a graduate of the 2000
Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum program; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Judge Gossom has been
involved in numerous civic organizations, including Kiwanis,
American Red Cross, and the Wichita Falls Regional Chamber of
Commerce; he is also a member of First Christian Church of
Wichita Falls; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Kris, and their four children, as well as
their five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and integrity demonstrated by
Woody Gossom have greatly benefited the residents of Wichita
County and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as
he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Woodrow W. Gossom Jr. on his
retirement as Wichita County judge and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Judge Gossom as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate