Heights2Bastrop Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Gotta say the most famous local (adopted) who has made an impression on me was Hakeem Olajawon.I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) I didn't see George Mitchell's name on any list, but he has certainly made a contribution. Imagine what the Houston area would be like without The Woodlands and without a revitalized Galveston Island. He has literally stretched the boundaries of what makes a great, progressive, livable city Edited July 15, 2008 by tomv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Marvin Zindlerbut maybe now everyone will say Dr Debakey?I think Barbara Jordan is worthy of mention too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm my favorite Houstonian and a little disappointed I didn't make anyone else's list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm my favorite Houstonian and a little disappointed I didn't make anyone else's list. Ok, that's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Tilman freaking Fertitta, people? Are you serious??? Jay-sus. Ima Hogg, FTW. Helluva lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Pancho Claus. He did a lot for the community, ese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here are a few other possibilities not previously mentioned:Hugh Roy CullenGeorge R BrownLeon JaworskiWilliam HobbyOveta Culp HobbyAnd a personal favorite, EA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Earl Campbell. The most humble sports figure the city ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Wes Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldine Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mattress Mack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Brent Spiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I didn't see George Mitchell's name on any list, but he has certainly made a contribution. Imagine what the Houston area would be like without The Woodlands and without a revitalized Galveston Island. He has literally stretched the boundaries of what makes a great, progressive, livable cityI saw him going in or out of the Chase Tower recently. Man, he's getting up there. He had an assistant with him to assist.Mickey LeelandKathy Whitmire - TootsieCarolyn Farb - Her nails are like budda.Oh, Oh. Gerald Hines for giving us the Galleria, Water Wall and all of our great buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mr. Astroworld, Roy Hofheinz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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