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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize David L. Howell, who is retiring as deputy executive |
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director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers on May 31, |
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2019, after 13 years of service to the board and three decades of |
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distinguished service to the state; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, |
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David Howell has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical |
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engineering; he began his state service in 1989, and he enjoyed a |
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long career working primarily in the field of environmental |
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engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, He accepted the role of director of licensing for |
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the Texas Board of Professional Engineers after many years of |
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engineering experience, and in November of 2013, he began serving |
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as the board's deputy executive director; and |
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WHEREAS, As deputy executive director, David has overseen |
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all agency functions, including enforcement and licensing |
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activities; he has effectively managed legislative reporting and |
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implementation, rule development, and budget and policy issues, |
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and he has served as a voice for the board at numerous statewide |
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and national functions; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly respected and trusted professional, |
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David has been selected to represent the board on several |
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national taskforces and committees relating to licensure, public |
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outreach, and examinations; he has also regularly hosted |
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licensing and ethics presentations for universities and |
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engineering groups; and |
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WHEREAS, David Howell's skilled leadership has been a |
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true asset to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and |
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his presence on the board will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend David L. Howell on his exemplary |
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career and his many contributions to the state and extend to him |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 8, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |