H.R. No. 1157
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corbett Howard retired from the City of Celina on
June 15, 2022, drawing to a close more than two decades of exemplary
service; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the city council in 1999,
Mr. Howard was elected mayor in 2002 and served three terms; he also
led the Celina Economic Development Corporation as its executive
director from 2008 to 2018, and he retired as the city's director of
business and government affairs; in addition to his public service,
he is a successful developer of commercial and residential
projects; and
WHEREAS, Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Corbett Howard earned
his bachelor's degree in history and political science from
Southern Nazarene University; a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army,
he graduated as an engineer from Officer Candidate School at Fort
Belvoir, Virginia, and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970; his
military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, and
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Howard has further contributed to his community
as a board member for the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, the
McKinney Urban Transit District, and the Military Warriors Support
Foundation, and he has been active with the Collin County Coalition
for Better Government, the Preston Trail Rotary Club, and the
Celina Chamber of Commerce; a longtime member of the Republican
Party, he has served as PAC chair of the Collin County Conservative
Republicans, attended nine state GOP conventions as a delegate, and
managed the campaign of a candidate for the U.S. Senate; he is also
a man of deep religious faith and a charter member of Stonebriar
Community Church; and
WHEREAS, Corbett Howard may reflect with pride on all that he
has accomplished in behalf of his community and take satisfaction
in knowing that his contributions will continue to benefit his
fellow citizens for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Corbett Howard for his many years of
service to the City of Celina and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; 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.
Frazier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House