TITLE: In memory of Julie Gomoll.

SUMMARY: In memory of Julie Gomoll.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Julie Gomoll, who died July 22, 2017; and WHEREAS, Julie Gomoll was an exemplary citizen who was noted for her generous spirit and her exceptional achievements; and WHEREAS, Respected and admired for her entrepreneurial spirit, she enjoyed a successful career in marketing and Internet development; in 1987, she founded Go Media, which was the first company in Austin to produce print-ready output from a Mac computer and which created the first website for Whole Foods Market; later, as Excite, the company pioneered the first stand-alone, web-based instant messaging program; and WHEREAS, She cofounded Austin Free-Net in 1995; this nonprofit organization wired local libraries with digital network connections, created learning programs for underserved areas, and became an international model for community computing; she later became an expert at providing strategies and consulting services to such companies as Berkeley Bionics, Dole, and Continuum Analytics; and WHEREAS, She expanded her horizons in 2013 when she earned her chef's toque from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and completed an externship in Ecuador; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, intelligence, and compassion, she gave unselfishly to others, and her warmth and adventurous spirit will not be forgotten by her family and many friends; and WHEREAS, She was beloved by many, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Julie Gomoll; 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 Julie Gomoll. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 10, 2017, by a rising vote.