TITLE: Congratulating Tom Howard on his selection as Man of the Year by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Tom Howard on his selection as Man of the Year by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, Tom Howard has been named Man of the Year by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Mr. Howard is being sworn in as mayor of Winnsboro on May 17, 2013; he currently serves as president of the chamber of commerce and as chair of the organizational committee for the Main Street Board; a valued member of Central Christian Church, he is also a Master Mason, and in March 2013, he received his 32nd degree from the Scottish Rite Masons in Dallas; moreover, he is a member of the HAWKS Gun Club of East Texas, and he was named HAWK of the Year in 2011; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and a master's degree in public health from American Public University System; before moving to Winnsboro, he worked as a flight medic in Alaska; a critical care paramedic and a registered nurse, he now serves as director of the Quality, Risk Management, Case Management, and Infection Control Departments at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital of Winnsboro; and WHEREAS, Tom Howard has greatly benefited his fellow citizens through his exemplary contributions to the community, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tom Howard on his selection as Man of the Year by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Howard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2158 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House