89R26854 DSH-D
By: Paul H.R. No. 1021
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Don McGowan of La Porte on April 15,
2025, at the age of 57; and
WHEREAS, The son of James "Buddy" McGowan and Marguerita
"Margie" McGowan-Sliger, "Donny" McGowan was born in New Orleans,
Louisiana, on June 13, 1967, and he grew up with the companionship
of three brothers, James, Freddy, and Chris; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McGowan began his career as a journeyman
electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local Union 716 in Houston; he then worked as a field technician for
the Texas Highway Department before holding numerous positions with
the City of Houston Public Works Department; he closed out his
career with Houston TranStar, retiring as a division manager in
2024 after a total of 37 years in electric and traffic engineering;
and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. McGowan was a longtime
member of Faith Assembly of God in Pasadena; he served as a chaplain
with the Pasadena Police Department, and he was a licensed minister
with Christian Global Outreach Ministries; in all his endeavors, he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Stephanie, with whom he
shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned more than three and a half
decades, and he took great pride in his son, Tyler; in his leisure
hours, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and biking; and
WHEREAS, Donny McGowan distinguished himself as a skilled
professional, an admired spiritual leader, and a devoted family
man, and he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by
all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Don McGowan and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Stephanie McGowan; to his son, Tyler McGowan, and his wife,
Adriana; to his brothers, James McGowan and his wife, Jackie,
Freddy McGowan and his wife, Cari, and Chris McGowan and his wife,
Cathy; and to his 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 Don
McGowan.