89R21166 EME-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 354
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland, who tragically
passed away on October 13, 2022, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, The former Crystal Garrett was born in Little Rock,
Arkansas, on December 23, 1983, to Audrey and Bobby Garrett; she
grew up with a brother, Stephen, and two sisters, Tasha and Rebecca;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Goforth embarked on a rewarding career as an
animal control officer with the Levelland Police Department; she
ultimately was promoted to the position of senior animal control
officer, and over the course of her tenure, she distinguished
herself in her responsibilities of investigating animal cruelty and
neglect, saving animals, helping to find them homes, and addressing
a range of other animal-related concerns; moreover, she was
actively engaged in providing community support and outreach, and
she earned a reputation for always going above and beyond in her
duties; she and her partner, Jon Corder, were responding to a call
on October 13, 2022, when their work truck was struck by another
vehicle; Mrs. Goforth and Mr. Corder died from the injuries they
sustained in the collision, and their dedicated service has
continued to inspire an outpouring of prayers and sympathy from the
community; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mrs. Goforth was devoted to her husband
of 17 years, Joshua Goforth, and their son, Noah; a woman of many
interests, she enjoyed boating, fishing, swimming, gardening,
reading, and playing cards and board games with her family; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Crystal Goforth
will remember the way she touched their lives with her love of
animals and her compassionate and joyful nature, and she will
always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth and
extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Joshua Goforth; to her son, Noah Goforth; to her parents,
Audrey and Bobby Garrett; to her siblings, Stephen Garrett, Tasha
Ivie, and Rebecca Taylor; to her father-in-law, David Goforth; to
her mother-in-law, Michelle Goforth; to her brother-in-law, Lucas
Goforth; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Crystal Goforth.