H.R. No. 1212
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Constable William Howell III has been named the 2012
Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A valued and dedicated member of his community,
Constable Howell has shared his time with the Danbury Rotary Club,
Brazoria County Fair Association, and Boy Scouts of America; he has
further given back as a member of the board of the Greater Angleton
Chamber of Commerce and the local Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, Constable Howell is active in the El Mina Shriners
of Galveston and the International Shrine Clown Association, and
during the past 18 years, he has made a positive difference in many
lives through his performances as "Chilly Willy"; in addition to
entertaining crowds during Special Kids Day and Senior Citizens
Day, his alter ego is a staple at the local parade and fair; and
WHEREAS, Constable Howell has also helped to raise money to
benefit children at the Shriners Hospitals for
Children--Galveston, and his efforts have contributed to the
donation of gifts, televisions, and an easel and puppet theater;
once a month, he hosts a party at the care facility to celebrate
patients' birthdays with cake, punch, and dancing; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brazoria County, this notable
Texan graduated from Angleton High School and worked with the local
police and sheriff departments before becoming constable more than
13 years ago; he has been involved with the Southeast Texas Police
Chiefs Association and the Justices of the Peace and Constables
Association of Texas, and he currently serves as chair of the board
of Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with the support of a loving family,
Constable Howell has shared 23 years with his wife, Sally, with whom
he has four children and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Willie Howell has benefited his fellow citizens
through many years of purposeful endeavor, and in so doing, he has
set an inspiring example of compassion, commitment, and generosity;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Constable William Howell III on
being named the 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Angleton
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 Constable Howell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1212 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House