HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14

Memorializing State Representative Maurice E. Goulet of Bedford

WHEREAS, we have learned with great sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague Maurice E. Goulet, who was in his seventh term of dedicated service to his Bedford constituents; and

WHEREAS, Maurice Goulet was a true son of New Hampshire, born in Manchester and returning to his native state following college, service in the Korean War and his early professional career to settle in Bedford where he became involved in community activities, including the Bedford Historic District Commission; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Executive Departments and Administration Committee for his entire tenure in the House, serving as Vice Chairman in 1999-2000, in addition to having served as Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Legislative Administration Committee over the last three years, and having gained knowledge and expertise in the area of Administrative Rules, Maurice Goulet was known as a man of calm and gentle persuasion when dealing with the sometimes heated debate caused by differing opinions; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his sartorial splendor, Maurice Goulet was known by all as a gentleman who was never too busy to share a smile or, if needed, an encouraging word - always accompanied by a mischievous twinkle in his eye; and

WHEREAS, while Maurice Goulet was a man of many interests, among them reading, crossword puzzles and fly-fishing, his overriding interest was always his family - his wife, two daughters and four grandsons; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Maurice E. Goulet be granted the highest of accolades for his outstanding and dedicated service to his community and his state, and be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and all who loved him, and that a suitable copy of the Resolution be prepared for presentation to his family.