H.R. No. 220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Julie Evelyn Dowell of
Bullard were deeply saddened by her passing on January 11, 2019, at
the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Julie Dowell was born in Marshall on May 20, 1953, to
Greer and Mary Dowell, and she grew up with the companionship of a
brother, Dan; she graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas in
1971 and went on to enjoy a career in law enforcement, serving as a
police officer and detective in Colorado Springs and as a special
deputy U.S. marshal for the Northern District of Texas; in
addition, she was a co-owner of Dan Lester Drilling Company; and
WHEREAS, An active member of her community, Ms. Dowell served
area residents through her involvement in a number of committees
and associations, including the boards of the YMCA and the Emerald
Bay Club, and she coached softball, volleyball, and soccer at
Trinity Christian Academy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dowell further benefited her fellow citizens as
a member of the board of directors for the Angelina & Neches River
Authority for 18 years; appointed on October 16, 2000, she went on
to serve three terms and distinguished herself in several officer
positions, including president of the board; her dedication and
hard work were instrumental to the authority's success in managing
the quality, development, and conservation of water resources in
the Neches River Basin; and
WHEREAS, Although Julie Dowell's death has brought great
sorrow to those who held her dear, her life was an inspiring example
of the good that one person can accomplish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Julie Evelyn Dowell
and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Julie
Evelyn Dowell.
Ashby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 220 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House