HR667 - In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland.

      H.R. No. 667       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 House of Representatives 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 House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Crystal   Goforth.     King     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 667 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House