In memory of Don McGowan of La Porte.

89(R) HR 1021 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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.

Paul

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1021 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House