A ceremony honoring former Tennessee Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Houston M. Goddard, who died April 2 after nearly 30 years on the bench, will include the presentation of a resolution by the General Assembly recognizing his service to the state.
Court will convene Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. for the tribute prior to oral argument in pending cases, Presiding Judge Herschel P. Franks said. The event will take place in the courtroom on the second floor of the Historic United States Post Office and Courthouse Building, 505 Main St. in Knoxville.
State Reps. Doug Overbey and Joe McCord, both of Blount County, will present the resolution to the late judge's wife, Barbara, and the 12-member Court of Appeals. The two legislators were co-sponsors of the resolution which was adopted by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Phil Bredesen.
Other members of the Goddard family, the local judiciary and the Bar will attend the ceremony, which is open to the public.
