88R29280 EME-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 2060
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of George Herman McGowan of Houston, who passed away on April 2,
2023, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The son of Samuel O. McGowan Sr. and Berniece
Ninian, George McGowan was born in Houston on October 18, 1929, and
he grew up in the Fifth Ward; he was a student at Phillis Wheatley
High School in 1945, when he joined the U.S. Army and served for
four months during World War II; he subsequently returned to
Wheatley High, graduating with honors in 1947 and going on to attend
Texas Southern University; in 1952, he rejoined the U.S. Army,
served during the Korean War, and attained the rank of master
sergeant; he concluded his service as a member of the U.S. Air Force
Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McGowan enjoyed a 33-year career with the U.S.
Postal Service as a mail carrier; he was also a real estate
developer, and he played an important role in the construction of 17
Fifth Ward properties and in the renovation of his church, Payne
Chapel AME; he was honored with the mayoral proclamation of George
Herman McGowan Day in Houston in February 2022; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McGowan shared 55 years with his wife, Theresa,
until her death in 2006; he was the devoted father of five children,
Anthony, Theresa, Herman, Karen, and Nina, and he took tremendous
pride in his many grandchildren; in his 90s, he garnered thousands
of fans as sidekick "Paw Paw" to his grandson, Chef Kolby Kash, on
social media, offering entertaining commentary about their
culinary creations; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, George McGowan earned the lasting admiration and
affection of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Herman McGowan
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
siblings, Samuel McGowan, Carrie Blackwell, and Linda Lane; to his
children, Anthony McGowan, Theresa Craft, Herman McGowan, Karen
Chandler, and Nina Muoneke; to his 12 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; and to his
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George
McGowan.