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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of William D. Howell of Lubbock on November 4, 2023, at the |
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age of 94; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of William and Emma Jane Howell, "Bud" |
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Howell was born in Minerva on August 27, 1929, and he grew up with |
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the companionship of a sister, Susie; during the Korean War, he |
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answered his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, |
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where he served on a destroyer; and |
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WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Howell trained in |
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1960 as a member of the 12th Texas Game Warden Training Academy |
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class; he went on to work in several East Texas counties before |
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making his home in the town of Post, and in 1991, he retired after |
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more than three decades of distinguished service; and |
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WHEREAS, On November 3, 2011, Mr. Howell wed Ann Bishop and |
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the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 12 years; he was |
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a man of strong faith, and he also enjoyed spending time outdoors; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Although Bud Howell will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will |
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forever treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of William D. Howell and extend |
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sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Ann |
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Bishop; to his stepdaughter, Kelly Maner, and her husband, Wade; to |
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his step-granddaughter, Amy Maner; to his sister, Susie Weems; to |
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his nephew, Ted Weems, and his wife, Amy; to his niece, Diane |
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Fishero, and her husband, John; and to his other relatives and many |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Bud Howell. |