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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 812
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In Memory |
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of |
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Wendell Howard |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Wendell Howard who died March 15, 2019, |
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at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Born to Margie and Howell Howard on April 6, 1938, |
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Wendell Howard lived in Lubbock for much of his childhood, and |
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the family moved to Abernathy, Texas, during his junior high |
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school years; and |
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WHEREAS, Wendell graduated from Texas Tech University in |
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1961, and he went on to build a rewarding career serving the |
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domestic and international seed industry for 60 years; he took |
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great joy in his profession, and he developed lifelong |
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friendships with colleagues in the industry whom he met around |
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the globe; he served in numerous volunteer leadership positions, |
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and he was honored by the American Seed Trade Association and the |
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Southern Seedsmen Association for his many contributions to the |
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industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Wendell married the love of his life, Sandy, on |
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March 14, 1986; he was the devoted father of three children, and |
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his five grandchildren and great-grandson enriched his life |
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immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his ready smile, his inquisitive |
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nature, and his generous spirit, Wendell Howard engaged in life |
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with joy and vigor; he was beloved by many, and he will long be |
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remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged |
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to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Wendell Howard; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Wendell Howard. |
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Perry |
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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 May 23, 2019, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |