88R6994 AMB-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 55
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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 by the
Texas Senate.