Background
Welch, Louie was born on December 9, 1918 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Gilford Edgar and Nora (Shackelford) Welch.
consultant mayor organization executive
Welch, Louie was born on December 9, 1918 in Lockney, Texas, United States. Son of Gilford Edgar and Nora (Shackelford) Welch.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Abilene Christian University, 1940. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Abilene Christian University, 1981. Doctor of Humanities (honorary), Oklahoma Christian University, 1982.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Pepperdine University, 1981. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Lubbock Christian College, 1983.
Councilman at large, Houston, 1950-1952, 56-62; mayor of Houston, 1964-1973; mayor emeritus, since 1974; president, Houston Chamber of Commerce C., 1974-1985; consultant, since 1985. Board directors Kanaly Trust Company. Board of trustees Foundation for Business Economics and Politics (founding member), since 1974.
President Texas Municipal League, 1959-1960, United States Conference of Mayors, 1972-1973. Trustee Abilene Christian University. Chairman Texas Water Development Board, 1987.
Board directors Park Plaza Hospital. Board selectors American Institute for Public Service. Member Texas Mayors and Councilmens Association (past president), National League Cities (vice president, 1970-1974), American Chamber of Commerce Executives (director), Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (president 1974-1985).
Clubs: Center Houston (executive committee), Heritage (Board of governors).
Married Iola Faye Cure, December 17, 1940 (deceased November 1991). Children: Guy Lynn, Gary Dale, Louie Gilford, Shannon Austin, Tina La Joy. Married Helen Mary Morales, March 28, 1992.