House Resolution 1771
By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Mathiak of the 82nd, Townsend of the 179th, Jones
of the 47th, and Yearta of the 152nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Patricia Goodman upon her receipt of a Lifetime
Achievement Award; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Patricia Goodman has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her superlative service with Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, upon moving back to Cuthbert, Georgia, with her husband, Gerry, and children,
Robert and AnnMarie, in 1973, she began working for the Randolph County School System;
and
WHEREAS, she retired from the Randolph County School System in 2007 after 34 years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, following her retirement, she began working for the Randolph County Chamber
of Commerce where she served with honor and distinction until 2018; and
WHEREAS, she further supports her community on the following boards and organizations:
Andrew College board, Southwest Ga STEM Charter board, Rotary Club (Past President),
Keep Randolph Beautiful (Chair), We Love Cuthbert, Camellia Garden Club, Randolph
CARES, American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Cuthbert United Methodist Church ,
Randolph County Historical Society , and the Welcome Center Committee; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Patricia Goodman for her efficient,
effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate her
upon receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award; and extend the most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Patricia Goodman.