In memory of William "Bud" D. Howell of Lubbock.

89(R) SR 455 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455

In Memory

of

William Howell

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 State of Texas, 89th

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.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 29, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate