By Siebert H.R. No. 590 75R10871 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Lieutenant Colonel James A. Howden on 1-2 March 22, 1997, at the age of 71, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this distinguished gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Colonel Howden grew 1-5 up in Manhattan and Los Angeles; as a young man, he wed Anita 1-6 Morgan Greeley, and the couple nurtured a happy and fulfilling 1-7 union that spanned 42 years and was blessed with four sons; and 1-8 WHEREAS, After his graduation from the University of 1-9 Illinois, Colonel Howden was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1-10 the 3rd Armored Cavalry; he had enlisted in the United States Army 1-11 during World War II and proudly served his country for 34 years 1-12 before retiring from the military in 1978; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He fought in five Korean campaigns as an infantry 1-14 and tank platoon leader, and he was fluent in Turkish, having 1-15 served for more than two years in Ankara, Turkey; Colonel Howden's 1-16 other assignments included duty with the United States Navy 1-17 Amphibious Group II, where he participated in the Gemini 10 1-18 recovery project, and tenure as staff officer with the military 1-19 command in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This respected officer was also a commander at Fort 1-21 Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he served as regimental executive 1-22 officer of his 3rd Armored Cavalry regiment; through the years, he 1-23 was honored with many badges and medals for his brave and 1-24 meritorious conduct; and 2-1 WHEREAS, After completing his military service, he embarked 2-2 on a fulfilling career with McDonnell Douglas Corporation in Saudi 2-3 Arabia, and most recently, he was a valued employee of the Kings X 2-4 toy soldier shop in the Menger Hotel; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Colonel Howden's commitment to the Army was 2-6 surpassed only by his love of family, and his devotion to his wife, 2-7 children, and grandchildren was a source of inspiration to 2-8 countless individuals; and 2-9 WHEREAS, During his lifetime, James Howden touched the lives 2-10 of many people, and though his presence will be deeply missed, his 2-11 memory will long endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew and 2-12 loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lieutenant Colonel 2-15 James A. Howden and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-16 family: to his beloved wife, Anita Morgan Greeley Howden; to his 2-17 four sons, James Howden, John Howden, Robert Howden, and Jeffrey 2-18 Howden; to his grandchildren, Taylor, Ian, Bruce, Spence, and 2-19 Connor; and to the many other friends and relatives of this fine 2-20 man; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-23 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-24 Lieutenant Colonel James A. Howden.