SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize David L. Howell, who is retiring as deputy executive
	director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers on May 31,
	2019, after 13 years of service to the board and three decades of
	distinguished service to the state; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso,
	David Howell has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical
	engineering; he began his state service in 1989, and he enjoyed a
	long career working primarily in the field of environmental
	engineering; and
	WHEREAS, He accepted the role of director of licensing for
	the Texas Board of Professional Engineers after many years of
	engineering experience, and in November of 2013, he began serving
	as the board's deputy executive director; and
	WHEREAS, As deputy executive director, David has overseen
	all agency functions, including enforcement and licensing
	activities; he has effectively managed legislative reporting and
	implementation, rule development, and budget and policy issues,
	and he has served as a voice for the board at numerous statewide
	and national functions; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected and trusted professional,
	David has been selected to represent the board on several
	national taskforces and committees relating to licensure, public
	outreach, and examinations; he has also regularly hosted
	licensing and ethics presentations for universities and
	engineering groups; and
	WHEREAS, David Howell's skilled leadership has been a
	true asset to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and
	his presence on the board will be greatly missed; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby commend David L. Howell on his exemplary
	career and his many contributions to the state and extend to him
	best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Watson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 8, 2019.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate