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

Texas House Resolution 106 (Prior Session Legislation)

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

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

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