Bill Text: TX HR106 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of former state representative Toby Ray Goodman of Mansfield.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR106 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR106-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 106
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of Tarrant County are mourning the loss of
  former state representative Toby Ray Goodman of Mansfield, who
  passed away on July 18, 2021, at the age of 72; and
         WHEREAS, Born to Dobbie and Johnnie Goodman in Wichita Falls
  on November 2, 1948, Toby Goodman grew up with four younger
  siblings, Mike, DeDe, Gary, and Joe; he graduated from Texas
  Christian University and went on to earn his law degree at Baylor
  University; in 1974, he was hired as an assistant city attorney in
  Arlington, and three years later, he entered private practice in
  family law; in the course of his career, he established the firm of
  Goodman & Clark and taught as an adjunct professor at The University
  of Texas at Arlington; devoted to his profession, he served as a
  director of both the Arlington Bar Association and the Tarrant
  County Family Law Bar Association, and he was a Fellow and Life
  Member of the Texas Bar Foundation; and
         WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant was first elected to
  the Texas House in 1990, and his tenure in the state legislature
  ultimately spanned 16 years, from 1991 to 2007; drawing on his
  professional experience, he distinguished himself as chair of the
  Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee for four of his eight
  terms in office; his tireless efforts to reform the juvenile
  justice system led to sweeping changes that were emulated across
  the country, and he was instrumental in rewriting the Texas Family
  Code; moreover, he championed the rise of UTA as a Tier 1
  institution, helping the university to attain support for
  development, research, and building construction; his leadership
  also benefited the Governor's Juvenile Justice Task Force and the
  Attorney General's School Violence Task Force, as well as the
  Tarrant County Civil Justice Task Force; known for his
  collegiality, intellect, and problem-solving ability, he achieved
  positive results through a strong work ethic and quiet
  determination; and
         WHEREAS, After leaving office, Mr. Goodman continued to
  advocate for children, and he was a longtime member of the Greater
  Arlington Chamber of Commerce, which presented him with its 2016
  Star Award; his other honors included being named Legislator of the
  Year five times by Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates for
  Children, and he also received that honor from the National Child
  Support Enforcement Association and the Texas Council of Child
  Welfare Boards; in addition, he was selected as one of the state's
  Ten Best Legislators by Texas Monthly and as an Honorary
  Distinguished Alumni by UTA; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Goodman and his wife, Gloria, shared a
  fulfilling marriage of 38 years; he took great pride in his three
  children, Brian, Lauri, and Christie, and in his four
  grandchildren, Kaleigh, Abbie, Jordan, and Jackson; in his free
  time, he enjoyed cheering on the TCU football team, traveling,
  researching history, and telling stories, but nothing gave him more
  pleasure than helping others; his wonderful sense of humor and
  contagious laugh brightened the days of innumerable people; and
         WHEREAS, Through his commitment to benefiting children and
  families, Toby Goodman made a lasting, positive difference in the
  lives of countless Texans, and although he will be deeply missed by
  those he left behind, his contributions will continue to resonate
  in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  the Honorable Toby Ray Goodman and extend sincere condolences to
  all who mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Toby
  Goodman.
 
  Cook
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 106 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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