By Clark H.R. No. 452 75R8498 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, During his 40 years in the Christian ministry, the 1-2 Reverend Dr. Lowell C. Howard has faithfully served the spiritual 1-3 needs of his community, and his compassionate regard for the 1-4 welfare of others has touched the lives of many people; and 1-5 WHEREAS, He began preaching the gospel in 1957, and he 1-6 offered support and religious guidance to congregations in Texas 1-7 and Louisiana before becoming pastor at Bells Antioch Baptist 1-8 Church in 1990, in which capacity he faithfully ministers today; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, An ardent and dynamic servant of the Lord, Dr. 1-11 Howard has also shared his devotion with others as an evangelist, 1-12 Christian singer, counselor, writer, and humorist, and by doing so, 1-13 he has helped many people to center their lives around Jesus 1-14 Christ; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Dr. Howard is the husband of Margaret Howard and the 1-16 proud father of three children; in recent years, the Howards have 1-17 welcomed the addition of nine grandchildren into their close-knit 1-18 family; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In Dr. Howard, the church has found both a teacher 1-20 and a stalwart friend for the work of the ministry; his guidance 1-21 has provided comfort and spiritual strength to countless 1-22 individuals, and he is indeed worthy of our highest praise and 1-23 recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commend the Reverend Dr. Lowell C. Howard for 2-2 his outstanding service to the Southern Baptist Church and to the 2-3 Bells community and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 2-4 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Dr. Howard as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.