HR1021 - In memory of Don McGowan of La Porte.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House