H.R. No. 1036
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, J. Michael and Leslie A. Lowrey of Lake Jackson have
deservedly been honored with the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year
award by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, Two citizens who have contributed greatly to the
betterment of their community, the Lowreys have shared their time
and talents with numerous causes and initiatives in their area;
Mike Lowrey began assisting nonprofit organizations early in his
career, following in the footsteps of his parents, who had always
extolled the rewards of helping others; he is the president of The
Lowrey Foundation, which is operated exclusively for religious,
charitable, scientific, educational, and literary purposes, and he
serves on the boards of the 100 Club of Brazoria County and the
Community Foundation of Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lowrey was previously a board member for United
Way and the Brazoria County Association for Citizens with
Handicaps; he is the founder, president, and CEO of a Lake Jackson
management consulting and investment firm, Miken, Inc., and serves
on the board of Texas Gulf Bancshares and Texas Gulf Bank, as well
as on the Port Freeport commission; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Lowrey is a dedicated civic leader in her own
right who participates in the Junior League and the Women Building
Community division of the Community Foundation; with her husband,
she provides charitable support to United Way, the Salvation Army,
the American Red Cross, the Star of Hope Mission, the National
Alliance on Mental Illness, the Brazoria County Association for
Citizens with Handicaps, the SIDS Foundation, the Live Oak Clinic,
and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School; other worthy
organizations that benefit from the couple's interest include the
Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County, His Love Counseling
Services, the 100 Club of Brazoria County, the Community
Foundation, the Brazoria County Historical Association, the Lake
Jackson Historical Society, and the Center for the Arts and
Sciences in Clute; and
WHEREAS, In their generous efforts to make a difference, Mike
and Leslie Lowrey have demonstrated tremendous dedication and
compassion, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor them for their many
good works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate J. Michael and Leslie A. Lowrey of
Lake Jackson on their receipt of the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year
award from the Community Foundation of Brazoria County and commend
this remarkable couple for their many humanitarian endeavors; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lowrey as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1036 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House