MS HR103

Recognizes and honors Sergeant Taylor Howard for his military service with the 92nd Infantry Division in the European Theater from 1942-1945, including combat in Northern Africa and Italy.

Acknowledges Howard's community activism and civic leadership, including founding the Harrison County Community Action Program in 1966 and helping establish the Head Start Program on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Commends Howard's entrepreneurial accomplishments, including establishing Howard's Building Services, Incorporated and operating two "Embassy Theater" movie theaters in Gulfport communities during the mid-20th century.

Recognizes Howard's 85+ years of active membership and leadership at Morning Star Baptist Church, including service as a Trustee and Sunday School teacher.

Notes Howard's involvement in education advocacy, neighborhood safety initiatives through "Neighborhood Watch," the American Red Cross, and Masonic organizations, and extends best wishes for future endeavors.