SJR72,1,32 Whereas, Robert D. Goodman, a pillar of the Madison community, died on April
31, 2010, at age 90; and

SJR72,1,54 Whereas, Robert came to Madison in 1939 to join his older brother, Irwin, in the
5family business and to attend the University of Wisconsin; and

SJR72,1,86 Whereas, while at the University of Wisconsin, Robert was an outstanding
7student and athlete, earning a spot on the University of Wisconsin "Best Ever" team
8for men's fast-pitch softball; and

SJR72,1,109 Whereas, Robert and his brother owned and operated Goodman's Jewelers on
10State Street in Madison from 1937 until they retired in 1998; and

SJR72,1,1211 Whereas, the Goodman brothers were rarely seen apart, sharing an apartment,
12many meals, and going to movies together and with friends; and

SJR72,2,213 Whereas, Robert was deeply committed to the community, and in over 70 years,
14working in conjunction with the United Way, the University of Wisconsin, and the

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1Madison Jewish Community Council, the Goodman brothers gave millions of dollars
2to causes big and small in order to better the lives of all in the community; and

SJR72,2,53 Whereas, the Goodman's put much thought into each contribution, and initially
4did not want a lot of fanfare surrounding their generosity but only wanted to make
5Madison a better place for all residents; and

SJR72,2,106 Whereas, some of the notable contributions to the community include the
7Goodman Pool, Madison's first public swimming pool, the Goodman Community
8Center on Madison's east side, Goodman's Diamond for the University of Wisconsin
9women's softball program, and the Goodman Jewish Community Campus in Verona;
10and

SJR72,2,1311 Whereas, Robert Goodman left a lasting impression on the Madison community
12through his selflessness, outgoing personality, and generous philanthropy on behalf
13of so many worthy causes; and

SJR72,2,1514 Whereas, Robert was preceded in death by his brother Irwin in 2009, and he is
15survived by many cousins and good friends; now, therefore, be it