Events

Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey will be speaking to us about the State of Precinct 3. A native Texan, he grew up in Crockett and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. Prior to running for Commissioner of Harris County Precinct 3 in 2020, he worked as a civil-engineer and senior executive for various companies.

Precinct 3 is approximately 47% of unincorporated Harris County. As Commissioner of Precinct 3, Commissioner Ramsey is responsible for nearly 6,800 lanes miles of roadway, 69 parks, and 10 Community and Nature Centers. The Precinct’s Engineering team currently manages approximately $760M worth of infrastructure projects.

Commissioner Ramsey and his wife, Marsha, have lived in Precinct 3 for the past thirty years, and have raised three kids who have attended schools in Spring Branch ISD. He is active at Second Baptist Church, having served as an adult Sunday school teacher and deacon. He also serves as Treasurer of Loving Kids, a local initiative that helps under-served Houston children.

On Friday, February 2, Robert Westheimer will come to present about the Houston Holocaust Museum. Opened in 1996, the museum’s goal is to educate students and the public about the dangers of hatred and prejudice in society. It was the brainchild of Houstonian and Holocaust survivor Seigi Izakson. According to the museum’s website, Izakson was “convinced that the city needed a Holocaust education center and memorial that would preserve for future generations the memory of those who had perished and the stories of those who had survived”.

Robert is retired from the Business Consulting Practice of Arthur Andersen & Co., and volunteers at the museum on a regular basis. He is also the founder of Newspring, an organization which helps promote economic development in the Spring Branch area.

The following description about "Houston Legends" comes from the Amazon.com website:

This is the first Houston history book to be written from the business perspective, where the stories behind the successes are told.

"Houston Legends" contains extrapolations into business culture innovators. Each chapter features historical perspectives in several key industries in the area’s dynamic growth. Each topic is reviewed on the economic impact, the business contributions and the people involved and creative activities will be chronicled.

Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates and events are intertwined with anecdotes, applicable to modern business. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Bill Haglund grew up in Galveston, Texas, and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in August of 1971. He began the practice of veterinary medicine, three days after graduation, at The Animal Clinic in Galveston, working for Dr. Edmund Henderson, and with Dr. Robert Davidson, a clinic at which they had both worked as kennel boys while in high school. Dr. Haglund joined the Rotary Club of Galveston in August of 1972, and the Rotary Club of Memorial-Spring Branch in August of 1975. He has served as Club President twice, and has been active in Rotary projects in the Spring Branch area, especially the Club’s scholarship program. He is active within District 5890, serving as Chief of Staff for several District Governors.