May 2, 2007

Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation announces Distinguished Friend Award Recipient

The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation has selected Mark Howe as the 2007 Distinguished Friend Award recipient. The Distinguished Friend Award is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the mission and vision of the Foundation. Howe will be recognized at the Foundation’s “Celebrating Our Stars” Academic Recognition Banquet, May 24 at the Hilton DFW Lakes.

Mark Howe has worked tirelessly to enhance the quality of education in GCISD. Howe has served as a director for the Education Foundation for over six years, two and one-half as the Foundation’s President. Howe is a major contributor to all of the Foundation’s events and initiatives. He and his wife Carol have given a $25,000 endowment to the foundation in honor of Howe’s mother, a retired teacher, Inez Cannon Howe. Their three children are graduates of GCISD schools. In addition to his service on the Foundation, he has served on numerous GCISD advisory committees.

“The Education Foundation has a great mission,” Howe said. “To get the opportunity to work with so many dedicated and fine people who make up the Board of Directors, the Staff, the Volunteers, and the Educators is a great honor. It is truly special to be endorsed with this honor by them.”

Education Foundation Executive Director Janice Kane said, “Mark is a humble leader and most interested in helping the students and educators in GCISD. He has supported the Foundation both with his time, talents and financial resources. His steady leadership has been instrumental in the tremendous growth and success of the Foundation. Mark is a true friend of GCISD and the Education Foundation and a most deserving recipient of the Distinguished Friend Award.”
For additional information regarding the banquet or to purchase tickets, contact the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation office, 817-251-5480.
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was created to support the educational programs of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The Foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff. Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public corporation operating independently under a board of directors serving without compensation.