89R25632 HMR-D
By: Perry S.R. No. 455
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of William D. Howell of Lubbock on November 4, 2023, at the
age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The son of William and Emma Jane Howell, "Bud"
Howell was born in Minerva on August 27, 1929, and he grew up with
the companionship of a sister, Susie; during the Korean War, he
answered his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Navy,
where he served on a destroyer; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Howell trained in
1960 as a member of the 12th Texas Game Warden Training Academy
class; he went on to work in several East Texas counties before
making his home in the town of Post, and in 1991, he retired after
more than three decades of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, On November 3, 2011, Mr. Howell wed Ann Bishop and
the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 12 years; he was
a man of strong faith, and he also enjoyed spending time outdoors;
and
WHEREAS, Although Bud Howell will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of William D. Howell and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Ann
Bishop; to his stepdaughter, Kelly Maner, and her husband, Wade; to
his step-granddaughter, Amy Maner; to his sister, Susie Weems; to
his nephew, Ted Weems, and his wife, Amy; to his niece, Diane
Fishero, and her husband, John; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Bud Howell.