[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF DONALD GOODMAN

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 5, 2023

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Donald Goodman, 
who passed away at the age of 83 on April 29, 2023. Don was a pillar of 
the community who dedicated his life to supporting youth athletics in 
Cloverdale.
  Born in Mendocino County in 1939, Don grew up in Hopland and 
graduated from Hopland High School. He later attended Napa Valley 
College where he met his wife of 63 years, Neva Goodman. The couple 
later moved to Cloverdale, where in 1971, Don began volunteering with 
the Cloverdale Little League to coach their son's team. He continued to 
serve the children of the Little League as the administrator for 
California District 35, a position he held for 40 years. Don also 
assisted in the Little League World Series every summer. In recognition 
of his many years of supporting young athletes' success, he earned the 
W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award in 2018.
  Most notably, Don volunteered as the public address announcer for 
Cloverdale High School for half a century and was considered ``the 
voice of Cloverdale.'' Don was known to ensure that every student 
athlete felt special and empowered when announcing for the football, 
basketball, baseball, and softball teams of Cloverdale High School. 
Throughout the seasons, hundreds of young athletes have benefitted from 
Don's generosity, work ethic, and dedication to making a positive 
difference for others.
  Beyond student athletics, Don served on the Cloverdale School Board 
of Trustees where he demonstrated an exemplary commitment to academics 
and high-quality education. He also served many years on the Board of 
Directors for Cloverdale's annual Citrus Fair, helping showcase the 
bounty and talent of the community.
  While he will be greatly missed, Don's legacy will live on through 
the innumerable positive impacts he has had on his community. Don is 
survived by his wife and children, Doug, Tom, and Nanci, his four 
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you join me in extending deep 
condolences to Don's family and many friends, and in expressing my deep 
appreciation for his decades of public service in his community.

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