William J. Howell
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William J. Howell is an American politician of the Republican Party
. He is the current Speaker
of the Virginia House of Delegates
. He was elected to the House in 1988 and elected speaker in 2003.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond
in 1964, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia
School of Law in 1967.
He and his wife, Cecelia (Cessie) Joy Stump Howell, were married in June, 1966. They have two sons: William Franklin Howell and Leland Jackson Howell, a Presbyterian minister. They also have seven grandchildren: William, Maggie, Cecelia, Jackson, Ann, Marshall and Catherine
First elected a delegate in 1987, he represents the residents of the 28th House District, which includes parts of Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg. Prior to being elected speaker, Howell served as chairman of the House Courts of Justice Committee, and led the Virginia Code Commission. Since 2003, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest bipartisan, individual membership association of state legislators. He is a director on the board of Virginia Heartland Bank, a former director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, a former president and campaign chairman of the Rappahannock United Way, and a past vice-chair of the board of directors of Mary Washington Hospital. Howell also has been active in Young Life, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and preparing them for the future.
On January 8, 2003, Bill Howell was sworn in as the 54th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Howell is an attorney who practices trust and estate law in a log cabin he restored that overlooks the Rappahannock River
in historic Falmouth, Virginia
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. He is the current Speaker
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
of the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
. He was elected to the House in 1988 and elected speaker in 2003.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond
University of Richmond
The University of Richmond is a selective, private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate...
in 1964, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
School of Law in 1967.
He and his wife, Cecelia (Cessie) Joy Stump Howell, were married in June, 1966. They have two sons: William Franklin Howell and Leland Jackson Howell, a Presbyterian minister. They also have seven grandchildren: William, Maggie, Cecelia, Jackson, Ann, Marshall and Catherine
First elected a delegate in 1987, he represents the residents of the 28th House District, which includes parts of Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg. Prior to being elected speaker, Howell served as chairman of the House Courts of Justice Committee, and led the Virginia Code Commission. Since 2003, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nation’s largest bipartisan, individual membership association of state legislators. He is a director on the board of Virginia Heartland Bank, a former director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, a former president and campaign chairman of the Rappahannock United Way, and a past vice-chair of the board of directors of Mary Washington Hospital. Howell also has been active in Young Life, a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and preparing them for the future.
On January 8, 2003, Bill Howell was sworn in as the 54th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Howell is an attorney who practices trust and estate law in a log cabin he restored that overlooks the Rappahannock River
Rappahannock River
The Rappahannock River is a river in eastern Virginia, in the United States, approximately in length. It traverses the entire northern part of the state, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west, across the Piedmont, to the Chesapeake Bay, south of the Potomac River.An important river in American...
in historic Falmouth, Virginia
Falmouth, Virginia
Falmouth is an unincorporated community in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. Situated on the north bank of the Rappahannock River at the falls, the community is north of and opposite the city of Fredericksburg. Recognized by the U.S...
.