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2) Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell -“Who driving, you or God? Whenlife takes us on a detour, sometimeswe get upset and fight to turn thewheel back in the direction we wantto go. But that detour could be Godtelling you, My child, I see what’s atthe end of both paths, trust me thisis the better route for you. So let goof the wheel and let God steer youin the right direction.”

3) Paula White - “Appreciate those who arein your life, forget about the ones who left!Gratitude is confirmation of relationship!”

4) Anjelica Shearé Webster -“Never lose your identity to anycollective entity because it’shighly probable that your authen-tic friends will become your inau-thentic ego’s enemy.”

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5) Tammi Matthews - Durden -“Knock the devil off your back,stand up straight and press forward.You have bent over and boweddown to the enemy too long. It’stime to Get up! Get up...dust your-self off and get back in the game.It’s not over until you win!”

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7) Vivian Martin - “I decree and declare that 2013 Will beThe Greatest Year Ever. The things that distracted you,hindered you and tried to keep you from progressing hasbe bound in the spirit. God is doing a “New Thing” in thelives of His people...Eyes have not seen, neither haveears heard, the good things God is about to do in yourlife. No holds barred, for me, I shall come forth as “PureGold”, in Jesus name. ITS OUR TIME!!!”

8) Carla D Lewis - Church works and religious acts do notreplace spending personal time with God. Have you everfound yourself so busy working for God that you neglect tospend time with God? It can be easy to be deceived intothinking that doing religious works is just as good as spend-ing personal time with God. However, you will not grow spiri-tually if you don’t spend time with God. Good works will notget you into Heaven; you must have a personal relationshipwith Jesus. In Matthew 7:22-23, Jesus said, concerningJudgement Day, “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord,Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your namedrive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tellthem plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildo-ers!’” Those people thought that because they did goodthings in the name of Jesus they could get into Heaven. In-stead, Jesus surprised them by saying, “I never knew you.”

Therefore, don’t get so caught up in your goodworks that you forget to know God. Make it your goal to seekfirst his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these thingswill be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). If all of your goodworks have made you so busy that you don’t spend any timewith God, then those good works have become bad works,because they are replacing your time with God.

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6) Roslyn Bazzelle - “Showing gratitude for thepeople in our lives is not only great for ourselves,but it also honors those people.”

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9) D. Ivan Young - “By choosing to de-velop a profound understanding of ahandful of these laws, you will unlock un-tapped, hidden powers that will bring im-mediate transformation to your life. To dothis requires a deeper understanding ofthe cause-and-effect manner in whichUniversal Laws work. Once understood,these laws work consistently, effortlessly,and flawlessly in all environments. Thatincludes where you work, live and play.Now before you jump the gun, there are afew rules you must remember. Theserules work in the divine and spiritual arenafirst. What that means is that you mustfirst measure your results by moments,not minutes. Next, these things won’t takeplace in a few seconds, they happen inthe appropriate season. Lastly, faith mustbe connected to works that are satu-rated in divine purpose in order for Uni-versal Laws to work on your behalf.A sign that you’re out of harmony

with these laws is when frustration anddiscord is present. This leads me to mynext point. Universal Laws neverwork for fools. It is pre-ordainedthat you do the right things, atthe right time, for the rightreasons, for these laws towork for you; or negativeKarma will be inescapable.In other words, if your mo-tives are self-centered,based upon greed, or donein a spirit of lust or anger,you are playing with spiri-tual fire, and proceedingin such a manner will getyour butt incinerated. The laws do allow,

however, for you to fixbroken areas of your life.They even allow you tobe selfish as long as self-ishness involves improv-ing the content of yourcharacter and the qualityof your life. As I said be-fore, these laws are here to

help, not hinder you. To this end you canquickly see that if you use them to build,you’re quickly rewarded.” from ANOTHERCHANCE...Where Would You Be WithoutOne! by Dr. D Ivan Young. There AREguarantees in life. The trick is knowingwhat to put your confidence in, and whenand how to make those covenants workfor you. Isn’t it about time you tapped intothe source. There’s no better momentthan right now. Connect with what Goddeposited in you.”

10) Yolanda Denise Fontenot - “Makethe best of your life, don’t look at

somebody else’s facebookstatus and down yourown. We all have a different destinationand a different destiny.”

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11) Joel Osteen Ministries - “Every enemy in your life has alreadybeen defeated, and you have power over all of them. The same powerthat raised Christ from the dead is inside of you.”

16) Sandra Jones Freeman - “The biggest mistake you can make is tobe afraid to follow that inward witness which is the number one way Godleads all His children (Rom. 8:14). So don’t be afraid. Take time to listentoday. Expect to hear in your spirit. God has something to say to you.The sheep listen to [the Shepherd’s] voice and heed it, and he calls his

own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out.” – John 10:3

17) T.D. Jakes Ministries - “Those who really love youwill speak the truth to you at the risk of falling out withyou. Loving truth from a friend is better than gold.”

15) Creflo A. Dollar - “Whatever you may be going through, there is apromise in the Bible that provides the answer. You simply must notwaver when the enemy tries to distract your focus.”

12) Pastor Mia Wright - "Deci-sion time and communion. Re-member all Christ has donefor you. It was a sacrifice. Bewilling to sacrifice for Him."

13) Pastor Monica Brown - “"Life is not about waiting for the storm topass, It is about learning to dance in the rain."

14) C.J. Eaden - “If it's been done before, it canbe done again. How bad do you really want it?"

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Building Winning Lives!18) Bishop K.J. Brown Ministries - “Realize, acknowledge, and operate in who God says you are.Agree with God. The word says we are Kings and Priest. Isaiah 61:6, 1 Peter 2:5, Revelations 1:6,Rev 5:10, Romans 5:17. So operate in the Authority of Kings and Priests.” If you or someone youknow needs prayer you can call me at: 832.893.9424 today! Email: [email protected]

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The Computerized Accounting Specialistprogram is designed to provide the studentwith the skills needed to perform a variety ofaccounting applications with emphasis oncomputer technology. This program is de-signed to prepare graduates for entry-levelemployment and advancement in accountingpositions. Upon completion of the program,the graduate will have basic accounting skillsin journalizing and posting, and a basic work-ing knowledge of accounting systems, as wellas other general business skills. The gradu-ate will also have practical skills in computerspreadsheet applications and word process-ing. These skills will allow the graduate to findemployment in businesses, which have anaccounting department or position.

Our graduates will possess the skills andcompetencies that place them at the top ofthe entry-level market for career employment.Students will be prepared for employment po-sitions such as full-charge bookkeeper, book-keeper assistant, accounting clerk,automated records clerk, accounts payableclerk, accounts receivable clerk, payroll clerk,auditing clerk, data entry clerk, customerservice representative, office manager, gen-eral office clerk, accounting receptionist, andother related office assign-ments. Employment opportu-nities can be found in bothpublic and private industriesand large and small alike i.e.Accounting firms, businessoffices, medical facilities, and etc.

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Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant program is de-signed to provide the graduate with the keyskills essential to success in the medical of-fice world of today. The Medical Assistantperforms routine administrative and clinicaltasks to keep the medical office runningsmoothly in both the front and back office.The Medical Assistant program also pre-

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pares the student for the basics of clinicalcare of patients in a long term care facility.(They should not be confused with Physi-cian Assistant.) Since medical assistantsare trained in both administrative and clini-cal procedures, they are capable of filing avariety of entry-level positions, includingclinical or administrative assistant, medicalreceptionist, medical secretary and medicalinsurance biller.

The Medical Assistant performs many ad-ministrative duties as well as clinical duties.

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Our graduates will possess the skillsand competencies that place them at thetop of the entry-level market for career em-

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The overall program will require 10months, approximately (40 weeks) to com-plete for the full time student (depending onHolidays, In between term breaks and in-service days, etc.) The individual complet-ing this program will receive a certificateupon completion.

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Our HVAC/R environment will be taskoriented, so every student will undergo writ-ten and performance-based learning. Thishands-on approach will successfully pre-pare our students for employment in variousHVAC/R positions in the field. Our instruc-tors, under NCCER standards, will be Craft

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SIMMONS & FLETCHER ISONE OF THE TOP LAWFIRMS IN HOUSTON

Robert S. Simmons has been help-ing car accident and injury victims in theHouston TX and surrounding areas since1971. Simmons and Fletcher has two Hous-ton personal injury lawyers who are boardcertified by the Texas Board of Legal Spe-cialization in Personal Injury Trial Law —Keith M. Fletcher and Paul H. Cannon. Clickhere to see what we mean by Christian TrialLawyers. Call Simmons & Fletcher toll freeat: (800)298-0111 today!

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Attorney Benjamin L. Hall, III is a Har-vard-trained lawyer who founded The HallLaw Firm in 2000. The Hall Law Firm con-centrates on litigation matters, includingcomplex construction litigation, complexcommercial and contract cases, as well asconsumer/personal injury claims. Ben-jamin Hall has been certified by the TexasBoard of Legal Specialization in Civil Trialand Personal Injury Trial since 2005; andbecame a board member on the TexasBoard of Legal Specialization in 2010. Asa trial lawyer, Hall has settlement resultstotalling more than $300,000,000.00 dol-lars (results depend up facts of each indi-vidual case). If you are looking for apersonal injury lawyer in Houston, The HallLaw Firm is more than capable to handleyour case. For more information, on TheHall Law Firm, call (713)942-9600.

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After spending manyyears working for theFederal Government andin the Healthcare Indus-try, Leonard and Jeff de-cided to pursue theAmerican Dream of being their own boss.They opened the Heights office in January2010. Not wanting the sterile feel of a strip

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hrough her more thantwenty-five years of ex-perience, Angela Blan-chard has reached an

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Blanchard has been honored by anumber of organizations for advocacy onbehalf of working immigrants as well asher excellence in nonprofit leadership andcommunity service initiatives. Most re-cently, she was named the ARAMARKBuilding Community 2011 National Innova-tion Award Leadership Honoree. She hasbeen named one of Houston’s 50 Most In-fluential Women by Houston Women Mag-azine and was a “Shattered Glass”honoree of the Harris County Women’sPolitical Caucus. The National Under-ground Railroad Freedom Center honoredBlanchard with its “2007 Everyday Free-dom Hero Award” for her advocacy on be-half of the nation’s working immigrants,and the Chinese Community Center hasrecognized Blanchard with its “Compas-sion Award.”

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CENTRAL3 Ripley House4410 Navigation Blvd, 77011

4 Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center4014 Market St, 77020

5 Lakewood Church3700 Southwest Fwy, 77027

WEST6 Chinese Community Center9800 Town Park Dr, 77036

7 St. Cyril Catholic Church10503 Westheimer Rd, 77042

FORT BEND8 United Way Fort Bend Service Center10435 Greenbough Dr, Stafford 77477

SPRING BRANCH9 Memorial Assistance Ministries1625 Blalock Rd, 77080

NORTH10 LINC Houston161 West Rd, 77037 (exit 59 on I-45)

11 Acres Homes Multi-Service Center6719 W. Montgomery, 77091

EAST12 Wendel D. Ley YMCA15055 Wallisville Rd, 77049

SOUTHEAST13 Sunnyside Multi-Service Center4605 Wilmington St, 77051

PASADENA14 Cleveland-Ripley Neighborhood Center720 Fairmont Pkwy, 77504

CLEAR LAKE15 United Way Bay Area Service Center1300 Bay Area Blvd, 77058

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Since 1980, Jimmy Colemanand his fine team of Tax Profes-sionals at Greater Houston Con-sulting & Tax Services, Inc.(GHCT), has been helping Hous-tonians to rest a little easier whenit comes to knowing that their taxrelated business has been takencare of. That’s because GreaterHouston Consulting & Tax Serv-ices, Inc, has a firm stated commit-ment that they are governed by: toalways put the needs of their cus-tomers first. GHCT specializes inTax Preparation, Accounting, Au-diting, IRS Representation, Busi-ness Start-up/Consulting, andBookkeeping Services. Conve-niently located at 12606 Hillcroft,GHCT is uniquely positioned toservice the needs of individuals liv-

ing in southwest Houston, as wellas those having to travel downSouth Main Street from MissouriCity, Sugarland, Richmond,Rosenberg and other parts of FortBend County to get to and fromwork in the Houston area – andother parts of Harris County.

GHCT HAS AN A+ RATINGWITH THE BBB Greater Houston Consulting & Tax Services,Inc., currently has an A+ rating with the Bet-ter Business Bureau with no complaintshaving ever been filed against it. So, ifyou’re looking for an independent TaxPreparation Service, where honesty, in-tegrity, and putting you first is the order ofthe day: you should seriously consider call-ing Jimmy Coleman and his team of profes-sionals at Greater Houston Consulting &Tax Services, Incorporated at (713)723-

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GHCT HAS A CUSTOMERFIRST POLICY What Cynthia Stewart had to say aboutGreater Houston Consulting & Tax Services,Incorporated: “I have used Greater HoustonConsulting and Tax Services to prepare mytaxes for at least the last 20 years. They areprompt and dependable. I appreciate theirhonest approach to my taxes and the thor-oughness employed in helping me pay onlywhat is owed or ideally to receive a refundwhen appropriate. Jimmy Coleman’s adviceand counsel concerning my personal fi-nances and retirement planning has beeninvaluable. Cheryl and Nicole are very help-ful, efficient and personable, also. You willbe well served by any of their staff. I highlyrecommend this business.”

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Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 4200 San Jacinto, Houston,TX 77004 - (832) 567-5995Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 3609 Burkett St.,,Houston,TX 77004 - Contact: (281) 888-4870Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 1801 Ella Blvd,,Houston,Tx 77008 - Contact: (713) 900-6517Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Sellers Brothers) 8011 Elvera,,Houston TX,77012 - Contact: (713) 477-7777Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 13383 Louisville, Houston,TX 77015 - Contact: 713-637-6440Colbert/Ball Tax Service - (Inside Sellers Brothers) - 1202 Uvalde Rd., Houston,TX 77015 - (713) 230-8779Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 9 Uvalde Houston,TX 77015 - Stop By And See Us today!Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 8808 Homestead Houston,TX 77016 - Contact: (713) 633-2600Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside HEB) 2108 North Fraizer Conroe,Tx 77016 - Come see us today!Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 6145 Allendale, Houston,TX 77017 - Contact: (832) 659-0111Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 2835 Broadway,Suite B,Houston,TX 77017 - (713) 477-7777Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 14656 Ella BLVD, Suite 400, Houston,TX 77014 - (281) 875-2274Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 7221 Scott, Houston,Tx 77021- Contact: (713) 808-9692Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 6213 Lyons,106,Houston,Tx 77020 - Contact: (713) 694-2274Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 6718 Cullen BLVD,,Houston,TX 77021 - (832) 830-8000Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 4502 - A Griggs,,Houston,Tx 77021 - Come see us today!Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside HEB) 6102 Scott St.,,Houston,Tx 77021 - Contact: (713) 808-9692Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 4711 Airline Drive ,,Houston,TX 77022 - (832) 568-5995Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) - 7048 Lawndale,Suite D,Houston,TX,77023 - Contact: (713) 477-7777Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 9539 South Main St.,,Houston,Tx 77025 - (713) 510-0955Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 9419 Mesa Rd,,Houston,TX 77028 - Contact: (832) 577-1805Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Sellers Brothers) 10901 Market,,Houston,Tx 77029 - (713) 623-1364Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 5810 Bellfort St,D, Houston,TX,77033 - Contact: (832) 577-6819Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 6408 Martin Luther King BLVD, Houston,Tx 77033 - Come by today!Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 5600 Mykawa, Houston,TX,77033 - (713) 847-7266Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Fiesta) 1175 Edgebrook, Houston,TX,77034 - Contact: (713) 910-7299Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 10804 South Post Oak,,Houston,TX 77035 - (832) 352-1897Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 11338 Chimney Rock,,Houston,Tx 77035 - (832) 530-7523Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 12355 S Main, Houston,TX 77035 - 713-728-0455Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 11313 Fondren,A,Houston,TX 77035 - Contact: (713) 723-4044Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 11006 Airline, Houston,Tx 77036 - Contact: (281) 674-3493Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 8631 Beechnut,,Houston,Tx,77036 - Contact: (832) 686-7866Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Fiesta) 8710 Bellaire Blvd,,Houston,TX,77036 - Contact: (832) 279-6343,Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside Fiesta) 1728 W Mount Houston Rd,,Houston,TX 77038 - (281) 742-3000Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Inside ACE) 4607 Hwy 6 N,,Houston,TX 77041- Contact: (281) 456-3179Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 13110 FM 529,Suite 5,Houston,TX 77041 - Contact: 713-896-7701Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 1452 Wilcrest Dr.,,Houston,Tx 77042 - Contact: (281) 888-9549Colbert Ball Tax Service - (Store) 12160 Almeda,,Houston,TX 77045 - Contact: (713) 433-0220,


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THE OWEN REPORTPUBLISHED BY MAYOR ALLEN OWENMayor Allen Owen Has Served Missouri City, Texas For Over 35 years- FOR YOUR THOUGHT MATTERS READERS -

JANUARY 2013

“The Show Me City” is the Region’s Most Diverse City

In accordance with theTexas Election Code, the City ofMissouri City will hold a GeneralElection on May 11, 2013. Theraces for the General Electionare for the four district A, B, C, &D, Missouri City Councilmembers

The term of office for these positionsis two years from May 2013 to May 2015.

Notice is hereby given that applicationsfor a place on the City of Missouri City, TexasGeneral Election ballot may be filed duringthe following time to the City Secretary.

A little About TheCandidates OnThe 2013 Ballot

District A - Bobby Marshall is a 19-year resident of Colony Crossing in MissouriCity. In addition to his duties as City Councilmember, he also serves as a Board memberof the Colony Crossing Homeowners Asso-ciation. Marshall owns an office supply andprinting business in the community. He hasbeen a precinct alternate election judge for27 years and a Little League volunteer for36 years, including serving as a LittleLeague World Series umpire in 2005.

He has been married to Vanessa for28 years, and they have two children,

Robert and Kristin.Community Involvement: Prior to his

election, Council member Marshall servedas commissioner of the Missouri City Plan-ning and Zoning Commission, served as

chair of the Missouri City ComprehensivePlan Advisory Committee, served as vicechair of the Missouri City Community Devel-opment Block Grant (CDBG) Committee,treasurer of the Missouri City Police and

Fire Auxiliary, and board member of Munici-pal Utility District (MUD) 122.

In addition, Marshall has been a memberof the Quail Valley Acquisition Feasibility Com-mittee and the Public Safety Subcommittee.

Missouri City Will Hold A GeneralElection On Sat., May 11th, 2013

Mayor Owen Goes At The State CapitalMayor Allen Owen (second from left) stopped by the Capital Hill Office of State Representative Ronald E. Reynolds (HD-27) in Fort BendCounty, Texas will in Austin, Texas for the swearing in of the 83rd Legislature. The gentleman (first from the left) is Woody Owens aPearland City Councilman. The gentleman on the far left is Gary Pearson. The district represented by Rep. Reynolds covers parts of Hous-ton, Missouri City, Arcola, Fresno, Richmond, Rosenberg, Needville, Stafford and parts of Sugar Land, Texas.

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“The Show Me City” is the Region’s Most Diverse City

Personal History

Mayor Allen Owen is MissouriCity’s 10th mayor since the city’sincorporation in 1956. MayorOwen and his family have lived inMissouri City more than 34 years.Mayor Owen continues to dedi-cate much of his time and expert-ise towards the development of acommunity where he and his wifeof 44 years, Jane, raised theirthree children.

Owen has served as mayorsince his election to that position in1994. Prior to that time he was amember of the Planning and Zon-ing Commission for five years anda City Council member for eightyears, including serving as mayorpro-tem.

Mayor Owen earned degreesfrom Southern Methodist Univer-

sity’s Graduate School of Financeand Banking and from Stephen F.Austin State University.

Community Involvement

From the beginning of MayorOwen’s association with MissouriCity, he has been highly visible inthe community that now has grownto 68,000 residents and numerousbusinesses. He continues to play amajor role in building a strongeconomy evidenced by MissouriCity’s attraction of quality residen-tial and commercial development.

Mayor Owen combines his po-sition as senior vice president andTexas government liaison for WellsFargo Bank of Texas with assuringhe is available to hear and workwith the City’s residents on theirneeds. He actively participates in

numerous community activities, in-cluding tireless volunteer hourswith the YMCA, United Way,March of Dimes, and many otherorganizations.

Additional Service

He serves on the boards for theFort Bend Chamber of Commerce,Fort Bend Women’s Center, FortBend Literacy Council, and theFort Bend Community JusticeCouncil. Mayor Owen is also a life-time vice president and director ofthe Houston Livestock Show andRodeo, a lifetime member of theFort Bend Fair, past president ofthe Texas 4H Foundation, andpresident of the Asian AmericanFamily Counseling Center.

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District B - Don Smith and family have owned a homein Hunters Glen III for 31 years. He is the current president ofthe Hunters Glen-III Homeowners’ Association and has servedon that board in many capacities over the years. Don and hiswife Etta have been married for 33 years and have five boysand one girl. Their seven grandchildren and one great-grand-child complete the family.

Council member Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forceand since retiring as the southwestern divisional marketingdirector for Pitney Bowes, Don primarily has focused on com-munity service.

Community Involvement - Council member Smith hasrecently resurrected the Texas Parkway Alliance; was a boardmember of the City’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1,and was secretary of the Texas Association of Black CouncilMembers. He is chairman of the Missouri City JuneteenthCelebration Foundation; is a life time member of the NAACPand the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, a member of the Mis-souri City YMCA Century Club, the Black Heritage Committee– Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the CovenantGlen United Methodist Church Male Chorus.

District C - Robin Elackatt was elected to office onMay 9, 2009, as the District C Council member. He and hiswife Tina have been residents of Colony Lakes Subdivisionsince 2006. They have two daughters and are members ofSt. Laurence Catholic Church. Currently, Council memberElackatt works for Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

Community Involvement - Prior to being a Councilmember, Elackatt served as the vice chairman and boardmember of the Parks Board. Currently, he serves on theColony Lakes Homeowners’ Association Board and was thepast president of the Homeowner’s Association Board.

District D - Floyd Emery was elected to his office onMay 14, 2011. He has been married 52 years to his wife,Linda. They have been homeowners in Quail Valley for morethan 35 years, where they raised their two sons, Brian andDennis.

Councilmember Emery retired from Halliburton in1999 and was employed by Baroid/Dresser/Halliburton for47 years of service prior to his early retirement. Duringhis tenure, he achieved a successful business career ex-celling in the management and directorship of InformationTechnology, Finance and Human Resources.

Community Involvement - Council member Emery con-tinues to have extensive involvement in various Missouri Cityand Quail Valley community service organizations. This in-cludes QV Proud as its current president, Citizens for Mis-souri City’s Future as its president, an active member of theQV Exchange Club, and as chair of the Missouri City PoliceOfficers Association annual benefit golf tournament.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CO-GRAND MARSHALCONGRESSMAN AL GREEN - 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

“I am proud that we Houstonians have once again shownour admiration for the many accomplishments of Dr. MartinLuther King as well as our dedication to celebrating hislegacy. Thank you for your commitment to making the 2013MLK Grande Parade such a success. I trust that we will con-tinue using this holiday as an opportunity for us to reflect onthe story and the numerous contributions of Dr. King. Let usalso continue to remember the many other unsung heroesand heroines who sacrificed while seeking positive societalchange. ‘Keep the Dream Alive.’”

Phone: 713-953-1633Email: [email protected]

About the MLK Parade FoundationOur sole purpose is to promote Racial Harmony through Educational and Promotional concepts and ideas.

Our Educational Concepts include the following:- Consensus Building through the awareness of oneness and common values.- Networking through the Public, Private Schools and Churches by interacting with Ad-ministrators,Educators, and Ministers on the importance of respecting all cultures ethnic-ity and spiritual beliefs.

Our Promotional Concepts include the following:- Emphasizing The Greatness of Multi-Cultural Diversity through Community Sponsored Events.- Raising the Awareness of Commonalities through differences that culminates each year onthe Third Monday in January, the official Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration.

About Our ThemeThere is but One Race, and that is The Human Race. This message was articulated very clearlyby Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Visionary who saw things from a different perspective. AlmostForty Years later, we now see those things, and we will strive to incorporate those things into oureveryday lives in the knowledge of “Change Begins With Self”

America is a unique experience. While it is home for all who desire peace and prosperity, it isan awakening for others to the possibilities of positive change.Americans are a collective inheritance of cultural, ethnic and spiritual differences whose sum

total epitomizes all that is good in the human experience.The key to America’s strength is her shared differences. Her shared differences are what we applaud

and celebrate. . It is these differences that make us uniquely gifted, strong, and reflects the greatness of Col-laborative Cohabitation. The common thread of The Whole of Humanity, is its’ multicultural diversity. Accordingly

we proudly announce our theme.

2013 MLK GRANDE PARADE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERSCorporate Partners: Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Houston Rockets, Tyler Perry Studios, Midtown Redevelopment District,Walgreens, AVON, Houston Public Library, Jack in the Box, Union Pacific, Pepsico, Sprint, The Original Harlem Globetrotters,Baker & Associates, Houston Astros, Universal Studios, Texas Black Expo, Verizon, XEROX, Music World Entertainment, andIKEA — Automobile Partners: Toyota, General Motors, NIssan, and the Houston Area Chevy Dealers — Airline Partners:United, JetBlue, Delta, and U.S. Airways — Hotel Partners: Hilton Houston – Southwest, Hilton Houston – Medical Center, HolidayInn-Medical Center, and the Courtyard Marriott Medical Center — Community Partners: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Or-ganization Of Black Airline Pilots, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soulfood — Academic Partners: Universityof Houston, Rice University, Historical Black Colleges & Universities, and Houston Community College — Media Partners:SPORTSTALK 790 AM, CLASSIC ROCK 93.7 THE ARROW, Radio Disney - 1590 AM, KSBJ Radio-89.3 FM - Humble, TheHouston Examiner, Houston Style Magazine, Business Pro Newspaper, SUNNY 99.1, HCC-TV, NTD TV, rolling out, Univision,713 NEWS, 104.1 KRBE, 94.5 FM the BUZZ, 740 KTRH NEWS RADIO, and THE 950 AM — Armed Services Partners:U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, USMC, Texas State Guard, Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, andthe U.S. Coast Guard — Law Enforcement Partners: Harris County Pct 3, Constable Ken Jones, Harris County Pct 7, ConstableMay Walker, Fort Bend County Pct 2, Constable Ruben Davis, and the HCC Police Department


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Where Houston’s CurrentLeadership and where they currently stand as itrelates to term-limits

GENERAL ELECTION:2013 is a very important electionyear for people in the city ofHouston. In November of 2013Houston voters will be voting forMayor, Controller, and ElevenCouncil Members who areelected from districts and five at-large Council Members. The six-teen Council Members areelected every two years, in odd-numbered years. Council Mem-

bers are limited to serving threeterms of two years each, witheach term beginning on January2 of the even-numbered year.Below you will find the currentlisting for Houston’s elected gov-erning body; and the term of of-fice they’re currently serving.

MAYOR ANNISE D. PARKER

Mayor Annise Parker is currentlyserving her second-term as the mayor ofHouston. She will be running for re-electionon the November 2013 ballot.

CONTROLLER RONALD C. GREEN

Houston City Controller Ronald C.Green is currently serving his second-termas Houston’s Controller. He will be runningfor re-election on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT A

Houston Council Member HelenaBrown is currently serving her first term asthe Houston City Council District A repre-sentative and will be up for re-election inNovember of 2013.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT B

Houston City Council Member JerryDavis is currently serving his first-termas the Houston City Council District Brepresentative and will be up for re-elec-tion in Nov., of 2013.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT C

Houston City Council Member EllenCohen is currently serving her first-term asthe Houston City Council District C repre-sentative and will be up for re-election in theNovember 2013 General Election.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT D

Houston City Council MemberWanda Adams is currently serving her thirdand final term as the Houston City CouncilDistrict D representative. The District DHouston City Council seat will be one ofthe open seats on the 2013 Mayoral Elec-tion ballot in November.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT E

Houston City Council Member DaveMartin is currently serving out the remain-der of the term vacated by former HoustonCity Council Member Mike Sullivan who isnow serving as the Harris County Tax As-sessor/Voter Registrar. District E prettymuch covers the areas of Kingwood andClear Lake. Council Member Martin will beseeking to win the opportunity to serve hisfirst complete term as the Houston CityCouncil District E representative on theNovember 2013 ballot.

A proven business and governmentleader, Dave has a strong desire to ensureconservative principles are applied in Citygovernment and will bring sound businessand proven decision making skills in deal-ing with the issues facing Houston today.Public safety, fiscal responsibility and eco-nomic development will be the cornerstoneof Dave’s campaign.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and agraduate of Louisiana State University, Daveserves as a Managing Director of Marsh &McLennan Companies, Inc. and previouslyworked for two large “Big Four” AccountingFirms, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP andErnst & Young, LLP.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT F

Houston City Council Member AlHoang will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictF representative on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT G

Houston City Council Member OliverPennington is currently serving his secondterm. He will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictG representative on the Nov. 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT H

Houston City Council Member EdGonzalez is currently serving his secondterm. He will be seeking to serve his third andfinal term as the Houston City Council DistrictH representative on the Nov., 2013 ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT I

Houston City Council MemberJames G. Rodriguez is currently servinghis third and final term as the HoustonCity Council District I representative. TheDistrict I Houston City Council seat will beone of the open seats on the 2013 May-oral Election ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT J

Houston City Council Member MikeLaster is currently serving his first-term asthe Houston City Council District J represen-tative and will be up for re-election in on theNovember 2013 Mayoral Election ballot.

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT K

Houston City Council MemberLarry Green is currently serving his first-term as the Houston City Council District Krepresentative and will be up for re-electionon November 2013 Mayor Election ballot.

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION 1

Council Member StephenCostello is currently serving his secondterm as the Houston City Council At-LargePosition 1 representative and will be upfor re-election on the November 2013Mayoral Election ballot.CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE POSITION 2

Houston City Council Member An-drew C. Burks is currently serving his firstterm as the Houston City Council At-LargePosition 2 representative and will be up forre-election on the Nov. 2013 Election.


Houston City Council Member MelisaNoriega is currently serving her third and finalterm as the Houston City Council At-Large Po-sition 3 representative. The At-Large Position 3City Council seat will be one of the open seatson the 2013 Mayoral Election ballot.


Houston City Council MemberC.O. Bradford is currently serving his sec-ond term as the Houston City Council At-Large Position 4 representative and will beup for re-election in November.


Houston City Council Member JackChristie is currently serving his first termas the Houston City Council At-Large Po-sition 5 representative and will be up forre-election on the November 2013 May-oral Election ballot.

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FORMER CITY ATTORNEY BENHALL IS RUNNING FOR MAYOROF THE CITY OF HOUSTON Attorney Benjamin L. Hall, III, a Harvard-

trained lawyer, and former Houston (City Attor-ney) who founded The Hall Law Firm in 2000has declared his candidacy for Mayor. The HallLaw Firm concentrates on litigation matters,including complex construction litigation, com-plex commercial and contract cases, as wellas consumer/personal injury claims.


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