SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355

WHEREAS, Corbett Howard retired from the City of Celina on June 15, 2022, drawing to a close more than two decades of exemplary service; and

WHEREAS, First elected to the city council in 1999, Mr. Howard was elected mayor in 2002 and served three terms; he also led the Celina Economic Development Corporation as its executive director from 2008 to 2018, and he retired as the city's director of business and government affairs; in addition to his public service, he is a successful developer of commercial and residential projects; and

WHEREAS, Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Corbett Howard earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Southern Nazarene University; a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, he graduated as an engineer from Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970; his military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Howard has further contributed to his community as a board member for the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, the McKinney Urban Transit District, and the Military Warriors Support Foundation, and he has been active with the Collin County Coalition for Better Government, the Preston Trail Rotary Club, and the Celina Chamber of Commerce; a longtime member of the Republican Party, he has served as PAC chair of the Collin County Conservative Republicans, attended nine state GOP conventions as a delegate, and managed the campaign of a candidate for the U.S. Senate; he is also a man of deep religious faith and a charter member of Stonebriar Community Church; and

WHEREAS, Corbett Howard may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in behalf of his community and take satisfaction in knowing that his contributions will continue to benefit his fellow citizens for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Corbett Howard for his many years of service to the City of Celina and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Howard as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate