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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Constable William Howell III has been named the 2012 |
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Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, A valued and dedicated member of his community, |
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Constable Howell has shared his time with the Danbury Rotary Club, |
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Brazoria County Fair Association, and Boy Scouts of America; he has |
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further given back as a member of the board of the Greater Angleton |
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Chamber of Commerce and the local Masonic Lodge; and |
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WHEREAS, Constable Howell is active in the El Mina Shriners |
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of Galveston and the International Shrine Clown Association, and |
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during the past 18 years, he has made a positive difference in many |
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lives through his performances as "Chilly Willy"; in addition to |
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entertaining crowds during Special Kids Day and Senior Citizens |
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Day, his alter ego is a staple at the local parade and fair; and |
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WHEREAS, Constable Howell has also helped to raise money to |
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benefit children at the Shriners Hospitals for |
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Children--Galveston, and his efforts have contributed to the |
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donation of gifts, televisions, and an easel and puppet theater; |
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once a month, he hosts a party at the care facility to celebrate |
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patients' birthdays with cake, punch, and dancing; and |
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WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brazoria County, this notable |
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Texan graduated from Angleton High School and worked with the local |
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police and sheriff departments before becoming constable more than |
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13 years ago; he has been involved with the Southeast Texas Police |
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Chiefs Association and the Justices of the Peace and Constables |
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Association of Texas, and he currently serves as chair of the board |
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of Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with the support of a loving family, |
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Constable Howell has shared 23 years with his wife, Sally, with whom |
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he has four children and four grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Willie Howell has benefited his fellow citizens |
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through many years of purposeful endeavor, and in so doing, he has |
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set an inspiring example of compassion, commitment, and generosity; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Constable William Howell III on |
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being named the 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton |
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Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Constable Howell as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1212 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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