Glenn A. Goodrich

Glenn A. Goodrich (February 22, 1925 – January 23, 2003) was an American politician who represented Nebraska's 20th District, a part of Omaha, in the Nebraska State Legislature from 1971 to 1991.^[2] He was elected on November 3, 1970, by a margin of 19 votes over incumbent Bill K. Bloom.^[3]

Glenn A. Goodrich
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 20th district
In office 1971–1991
Preceded by	Bill K. Bloom
Succeeded by	Jessie Rasmussen
Personal details
Born	(1925-02-22)February 22, 1925 Orson, Iowa
Died	January 23, 2003(2003-01-23) (aged 77) Omaha, Nebraska
Alma mater	Creighton University
Occupation	Real estate, savings and loan[1]

Senator Goodrich was the only member of the Nebraska legislature to oppose a measure to outlaw marital sexual assault introduced by Senator Wally Barnett. Goodrich's position was strongly attacked by Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha.^[4] In spite of Goodrich's opposition, in 1975 Nebraska became the first state in the US to make sexual assault within marriage illegal by statute.^[5] Historian Joann M. Ross observed that "Senator Goodrich did not seem to recognize sexual assault as a violent act."^[4]

He lost the primary election of 1990.^[6] Goodrich died on January 23, 2003, at the age of 77.^[7] The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) awards a scholarship named for Senator Goodrich to students who attend only UNO and no other college.^[8]