81R27233 JNC-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 2953
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely death of Rayzette Louisa Reed Howard in
April 2009, at the age of 41, has brought a tremendous loss to her
family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Dr. Raymond Reed and Norma Reed,
the former Rayzette Reed was born in Dallas on October 25, 1967; she
graduated from Skyline High School and went on to earn a bachelor's
degree in communications from Texas Woman's University and a
master's degree in education from Amberton University, later
pursuing doctoral studies at Nova Southeastern University; and
WHEREAS, She was joined in marriage to the Reverend Donavan
C. Howard, and they enjoyed a rewarding life together that was
further enriched by their beloved children, Kevraye', Cadence,
Camryn, and Reed, as well as by their strong devotion to their
faith; Mrs. Howard was a talented gospel singer who shared her
musical gift with several groups of young people, and her beautiful
voice also inspired many when she sang as a member of the choir at
Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Howard was an active and valued member of her
community; an accomplished educator, she taught reading at
Northwest Harlee Elementary School, and she later served Dallas ISD
as an area advisory reading teacher and instructional reading
coach, working with the students of Birdie Alexander Elementary
School; in addition, she shared her time with the Alpha Xi Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and had worked in the past for
State Representative Helen Giddings as her district office
director; and
WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Rayzette Howard will long be remembered with great tenderness
and affection by all those who were privileged to share in her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rayzette Louisa
Reed Howard and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her husband, the Reverend Donavan C. Howard; to her
children, Kevraye', Cadence, Camryn, and Reed; to her parents,
Dr. Raymond Reed and Norma Burleson Reed; and to her other loved
ones, including Daryn and Tyler Howard, Carolyn Howard, Petra and
James Spencer, Dr. Louis H. Reed, Jr., and Dr. Claudia Reed;
Dr. Donald R. Reed and Dana Reed, and S. A. Jordan Lacy; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rayzette
Louisa Reed Howard.