SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
	In Memory
	of
	Garrison Good Card
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Garrison Good Card, who died October 4,
	2016, at the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, Garrison Good Card was born on May 10, 1928, in
	Port-au-Prince, Haiti; her father was a lieutenant general in the
	United States Marine Corps, and she grew up living in military
	posts around the world; and
	WHEREAS, She was married for 61 years to the late H. W.
	Card Jr., who retired from the United States Marine Corps with
	the rank of colonel; they raised four children together, and she
	was blessed with six grandchildren and numerous
	great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, She devoted her life to her family and worked
	tirelessly to ensure its togetherness; she even organized a move
	to Taiwan during one of her husband's deployments so that they
	could all remain together; and
	WHEREAS, The family moved to Harlingen in 1968, and she
	quickly grew to love the Rio Grande Valley; an astute
	businesswoman, she was instrumental in establishing the
	country's first E. F. Hutton Financial Services office, and she
	later created her own firm, the Card Investment Group, with her
	son; she was active in a wide range of philanthropic efforts; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
	gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
	and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
	her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Garrison Good Card; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Garrison Card.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate