83R10056 JNC-D
By: Larson H.R. No. 818
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Derrick Howard concluded five years of outstanding
service with the CPS Energy Board of Trustees on February 1, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard joined the utility's governing board in
2008, representing San Antonio's southeast quadrant; named vice
chair the following year, he went on to oversee the group as chair,
and thanks in part to his able leadership, CPS Energy maintains one
of the highest financial ratings of any combined electric and gas
municipally owned utility; and
WHEREAS, In addition to working to secure reasonable rates
for customers, Mr. Howard has encouraged partnerships with clean
technology companies and the use of renewable energy; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan has also distinguished himself
professionally; following his graduation from Prairie View A&M
University, he worked for Victoria Savings Association and the City
of San Antonio Department of Housing and Community Development;
currently, he serves as executive director of the Bexar County
Community Arenas board, and his work played a vital role in the
successful negotiations with the San Antonio Spurs and the
construction of the AT&T Center; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of the San Antonio community since
1989, Mr. Howard has shared his time with the foundation board of
the San Antonio Independent School District and executive board of
the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; he has further
contributed to school mentoring programs and to such worthwhile
initiatives as Morningside Ministries, City Year San Antonio, the
Palmer Drug Abuse Program, and San Antonio Goodwill Industries; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the CPS Energy Board of
Trustees, Derrick Howard has helped to ensure the quality and
reliability of San Antonio's municipal utility systems, and it is a
pleasure to join in recognizing him for his many contributions;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Derrick Howard for his work as chair of the
CPS Energy Board 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. Howard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.