86R22928 ST-D
By: Israel H.R. No. 1070
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David L. Howell is retiring from the Texas Board of
Professional Engineers on May 31, 2019, drawing to a close 30 years
of exemplary service to the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howell began his career with the state on May 1,
1989, as an engineer with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, where he worked for more than 16 years; in 2005, he joined
the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, serving as director of
licensing for eight years before becoming deputy executive director
in November 2013; in that role, he has helped to oversee all agency
functions, including enforcement and licensing activities;
additionally, he has been responsible for legislative reporting and
implementation, rule development, budget and policy issues, and
representing the board at official state and national functions;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished tenure,
Mr. Howell has served as the voice of the Texas Board of
Professional Engineers on several task forces and committees
related to licensure, public outreach, and exams; furthermore, he
has presented licensing and ethics lectures to engineering
organizations, universities, and other groups, both in person and
online; a licensed professional engineer, he holds a bachelor's
degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at El
Paso; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, David Howell's dedication,
professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly
benefited his fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate David L. Howell on his retirement
as deputy executive director of the Texas Board of Professional
Engineers 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.