82R22183 MGR-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 1478
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gayland Howell received the 2010 Man of the Year and
B. R. Short Community Spirit awards from the Mineola Chamber of
Commerce on February 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since moving to Mineola less than four years ago,
Gayland Howell has sought to make a difference in the town he now
calls home; he is serving his second year as president of the
Mineola Civic Center board and he is a member of the Main Street
advisory board and chair of the May Days festival; he is also a
former president and current membership chair of the Mineola
Kiwanis Club as well as a George F. Hixson Fellow in Kiwanis
International; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howell is active in Caring and Sharing, and he
has been part of efforts that helped Mineola to attain Certified
Retirement Community status; he has further distinguished himself
as a director of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, working
diligently to promote the economic growth and development of the
Wood County city; and
WHEREAS, Before coming to Mineola, Mr. Howell was a resident
of the Metroplex and a participant in many Denton civic
organizations; he holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration from the University of North Texas and is involved
in the North Texas Exes; retired after 37 years, he was the vice
president of manufacturing at Russell Newman, an apparel company,
and he also served his country in the United States military for two
years; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Howell enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Bonita, and he takes pride in a fine family
that includes two children and six grandchildren; he attends the
First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on
individuals like Gayland Howell, whose tireless work in behalf of
area residents and businesses has contributed immeasurably to the
quality of life in Mineola; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gayland Howell on his receipt of
the 2010 Man of the Year and B. R. Short Community Spirit awards
from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Howell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.