TITLE: In memory of Garrison Good Card.

SUMMARY: In memory of Garrison Good Card.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2017, by a rising vote.