HJR 30

HJR30 189392-2 By Representative Beech RFD: Rules First Read: 11-JAN-18 HJR30 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution, POSTHUMOUSLY RECOGNIZING DAVID CLAUDE HOWELL ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HALL OF FAME. WHEREAS, it is a tremendous privilege to posthumously recognize David Claude Howell on his outstanding achievement of being inducted into the Washington County Hall of Fame in 2017; and WHEREAS, David Claude Howell exceeded expectations in fulfilling the needs of the community by providing exceptional service in many esteemed civic roles; and WHEREAS, David Claude Howell served as Director of the Chatom branch of the Delaney Butane Company of Mobile, as Principal of Rosington Junior High School, teacher at Fairhope School, an employee with United Butane and Chatom Motor Company, and as a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, and superintendent for the Washington County Board of Education; and WHEREAS, David Claude Howell established the Guidance and Counseling Program in the Washington County School System and served as its first guidance counselor; he was a staff member at Bishop State and Auburn University; he was a member of the Alabama Education Association, the National Education Association, and the Washington County HJR30 Teacher's Association; he served as president, vice-president, and secretary of the WCTA; while he was serving as Superintendent of Education, every school but one in the county received Southern Accreditation; and WHEREAS, his record of excellence included being influential in obtaining electricity for Hobson, being influential in obtaining telephones for Hobson and Howardtown; spearheading the effort to build the Hobson water system; spearheading the development of the Hobson Patriotic Mini-Park and Military Honor Wall; and spearheading the placement of the Permanent Exhibit of the Portraits of the Chatom School Principals at WCHS; and WHEREAS, Mr. Howell served with much honor as a member of the 42nd Rainbow Division, the 79th and 97th Infantry Divisions and the Medical Corps and as a Chaplain's Assistant in the United States Army; he was honorably discharged from service in October 1945; he held a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Livingston College and his M.Ed. from Auburn University and he pursued additional studies at Alabama and Livingston to receive certifications in English, Social Studies, Speech, Administration, Supervision, Guidance Counseling, and Vocational Administration; he received a Certificate of Appreciation for 44 years of service to Washington County and an Honorary Chapter Degree from the FFA; and HJR30 WHEREAS, Mr. Howell was a faithful and dedicated member of Hobson Assembly of God, where he served as a pianist, choir leader, Christ Ambassador leader, and Sunday School teacher and directed Christmas plays and Easter programs; he often cleaned the church and cemetery; and WHEREAS, through the years, Mr. Claude David Howell earned widespread admiration and respect for his tireless dedication and exceptional abilities; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Mr. David Claude Howell is hereby posthumously honored and commended on being inducted into the Washington County Hall of Fame in 2017, and it is directed a copy of this resolution shall be presented to his family in highest tribute to his legacy. HJR30 Speaker of the House of Representatives President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was adopted by the House 16-JAN-18. Jeff Woodard Clerk Senate 23-JAN-18 Adopted