SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize G. Stephen Howerton for his 30 years of outstanding
service as the city manager of Ennis; and
WHEREAS, Steve Howerton has more than 36 years of
successful private and public sector management experience; he
is celebrating his 30th anniversary as manager of the City of
Ennis on June 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, As the Ennis city manager, Mr. Howerton is well
known for effectively coordinating the goals and activities of
the various city departments; the city is organized into 12
departments, and there are 180 city employees; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, He has worked with the administrations of six
different mayors, and he has handled the far-reaching
responsibilities of a city manager's position with exceptional
skill and dedication; he has overseen the construction of
numerous projects, including the Ennis Regional Hospital, the
Ennis Public Library, Bluebonnet Park, and the Ennis Public Works
Complex; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howerton has also overseen the expansion of
the water and wastewater plants and the Ennis Airport on numerous
occasions; he played a significant role in several major economic
development projects, including the recruitment of the $8.3
billion Superconducting Super Collider Project and a $150
million power plant; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected civic leader, he has
contributed significantly to the harmony and progress of a
growing city for three decades, and he has been instrumental in
the city's achievement of designation as an official Texas Main
Street Community and as a Texas Certified City for Economic
Leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend G. Stephen
Howerton for his 30 years of outstanding leadership as manager of
the City of Ennis and extend to him best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 13, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate