Review

ACTIVISM I was feeling part of the scenery.
I walked right out of the machinery.
My heart going boom, boom, boom:
"Hey!" I said,
"You can keep my things they've come to take me home."

Interviewed in The Guardian, 2.22.25
New nickname, Bili, 1.1.25
Featured in Museum of Antioquia video of Filarmed tribute to artist Ferdinand Botero on 1 year anniversary of death, 9.15.24. Died same day as mother, Doris Howard, 9.15.23.
Move to Medellín, Colombia, 7.15.24
Estate donation to Veterans service groups, 6.30.24
Billy Howard Book Collection Donation, 20 boxes, 6.15.24
Billy Howard Art Collection Donation, 30 pieces, 6.1.24
Photography Exhibit - Faces of Ice, Our Center, 5.24
Judge, 4-H photography exhibition, 3.23.24
Volunteer, Patriot Guard Riders, accompanying Veteran families to the cemetery for burial. 2.'24-7.15.24
Volunteer, Washoe County Health Department Fire Evacuation Support Services. 8.'21--7.15.24
Volunteer, Washoe County Health Department Pandemic Response. 2.11.21--7.15.24
Registered Volunteer, State of Nevada. 2.11.21-7.15.24
Restarted regular whole blood and platelet donations after 33 years since bone marrow donation, o1.22.21
HIPPA training certification, o1.22.21
Website: Washoe COVID-19 Death Rate, 3/2o2o-present
Mayor's Challenge Veterans pre- and post-vention suicide certification. o4/13/2o2o
Certification, UNR nutrition and caregiving program, 11/2o/2o2o
Nevada Caregiver Coalition Certificate of Recognition In appreciation of your tireless dedication as an exceptional caregiver for a Veteran. 11/14/2o19 & 2o2o
Governor Sisolak, Certificate of Recognition, Caregiver for a Veteran In recognition of your unwavering commitment to service as a caregiver in our Silver State. As Governor of the great State of Nevada, I commend you for your dedication and compassion while selflessly caring for others. Thank you for all that you do, 2o19-2o2o
US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Certificate of Commendation To commemorate winning the 2019 Nevada Caregivers Coalition Award and to thank you for all of the assistance and care you provide to those who need it most, 2o19-2o2o
US Senator Jackie Rosen, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition In recognition of the tremendous amount of personal dedication and sacrifices you have made as a Veteran Caregiver. Thank you for all the work you do to support those in our community who need help the most. Congratulations!, 2o19-2o2o
US Representative Mark Amodei, Congressional Recognition With appreciation for your commitment and compassion to those in our community. Congratulations on being recognized by the Nevada Caregivers Coalition, 2o19-2o2o
Escort of Doris Howard, Grand Marshal, Reno Veterans Day Parade, wherein Doris received her 6 medals from WW2, including 16 battle stars from a General, 11/11 was proclaimed Doris Howard Day and Doris received a key to the city, and attended AUSA dinner as a guest of honor, 11/11/2o19
Data Analytics Certification, 11/2o19
Interviewed for Reno News & Review article Life Stories
Appointed by Mayor as Community Representative to City of Reno staff in writing puppy store ordinance, 9/23/2o19
Awarded WINN Scholarship for Data Analytics, o6/2o19
National Nurses United Medicare For All Campaign, Data Analyst Volunteer, o4/2o19 ff
Certified Nevada State Veterans Advocate, o4/2o19
Certified Caregiver, 11/2o18
Founder Puppy Mill Free US. Nationally recognized activist data and maps, 5/2o17
Elected delegate for Bernie Sanders: Washoe County Democratic Convention, 2/2o/2o17
Precinct Captain, Bernie Sanders campaign, 8/2o16
Petition to Vietnam to end animal abuse, 41,ooo signatures, 2/22/15.
Petition to USDA/Missouri Dept of Ag to license online puppy seller, CornerStone Farms, 151,ooo signatures, 7/22/15.
Named "Activists We Love" by Humane Society of the US, 2/14/15.
Profile in Reno News & Review Billy Howard... an activist force of nature [who] has received national recognition...., 2/2015.
Over 3 months of negotiations, Howard brokers agreement with PetsRUs puppy mill store. Store agrees to stop selling puppies, 9.2o14.
Mass Rally & March on the Mall for defending a store selling puppies, 9.2o14.
Puppy Mill Free Reno, 21,ooo local signatures, 11o local business and organization supporters including 16 candidates.
Washoe County agrees to look into matter of ending puppy store sales, 6.2o14.
1o,ooo signatures collected for PMFR, o5/2o14.
Carson City Council agrees to looking into matter of a puppy store ban, o5/2o14
Demonstration in support of a Puppy Mill Free Reno, o4/2o14, 75 people attend.
12 PMFR Signature Booths at Faires, o7/2o13-o8/2o14.
Sparks City Council agrees to hear matter of ending sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores, o1/2o14
Reno City Council agrees to hear matter of ending sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores. Speak 1o times to City over the next 9 months, o1/2o14
Puppy Mill Free Reno, Founder/Organizer, 7/2o13
Run Or Dye — 5k race benefitting local non-profits, 6/2o13
Official SkyWarn Weather Spotter, National Weather Service, Reno, 5/2o13
Founder, Climbing For Kitties. Event challenged new and seasoned climbers to climb their most challenging route—some up to 175 cumulative feet—raising over $4000 for a local cat rescue and sanctuary, March-June 22, 2o13,
Certificate of Gratitude for Volunteering with the City of Reno as Chair of Neighborhood Advisory Board, signed Mayor Cashell, Feb 2o13.
Ran LA Marathon, training in 15 weeks to benefit Farm Sanctuary. Raised over $2000, the 2nd highest amount of donations, second only to the founder. 17 Mar 2o13.
Marathon Training, 1 Dec 12-16 Mar 13.
Leader, cycling team, cycling all the way around Lake Tahoe for Vegan 1 Day, 31 August, 2o12.
Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition Cornell University & T. Colin Campbell Foundation, 7/27/12.
Developer, Vegan 1 Day, May, 2o12- .
Volunteer, US Wolf Refuge Cleanup Weekend, June 9-1o, 2o12
Elected Chair, Ward 2 South Neighborhood Advisory Board, June 2o12
Interim Chair, Ward 2 South Neighborhood Advisory Board, May 2o12
Elected Vice Chair, Ward 2 South Neighborhood Advisory Board, April 2o12
Founder, RenoVegans, 8/2o11.
Founder, US Wildlife Watch wildlife advocates, 1/2o11.
Washoe County Engaged Leadership Academy, county website, 2o11.
Website, Community Organizer, Signature Campaign leading 3 "March to the Mansion" demonstrations and delivering 20k signatures to Governor,NoBearHuntNV.org, 2o11.
Certificate of completion, Washoe County Open Meeting Law Training, 2o11.
Wild Horse Protection field activist/witness, 2o1o.
Green Party of Washoe County, Co-Chair, 2o1o.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification, 2o1o.
Community Gardens advocate, local neighborhood, 2oo9-2o1o.
Wetlands conservation witness and organizer, 2oo6-2o1o.
Dog and Cat First Aid certification, Red Cross, 2o1o.
Directed documentary, "Reno Citizens Institute," 2o1o.
Directed "Reno Sends a Message to Copenhagen," short film, 2o1o.
Great Basin Community Food CoOp, volunteer, 2oo8-1o.
Food Not Bombs, 2oo9-1o.
Judge, International Science Fair, 2oo9, Design.
Graduated Reno Citizen Institute (with "super honors"), 2oo9.
Water Wise Certification, 2oo9.
Weed Warrior certification University of NV CoOp Extension, 2oo9.
Permaculture NoNv volunteer, member, 2oo9.
Master Gardener program University of NV CoOp Extension, 2oo9.
Green Party of Nevada, Co-Chair, 2oo8-1o.
Food Bank of NoNV volunteer group leader, 2oo9-1o.
Washoe/Reno Green, community involvement, info website, 2oo8-2o1o.
SNCAT Local cable access station certification, 2oo9.
CoCoRaHS certified weather watcher, 2oo8.
Campaign, primary organizer, San Antonio, TX, 2oo7.
Democratic Party Caucus Chair, Washoe County, 2oo7-o8.
Stonewall Dems VP and Ice Cream Social organizer.
Organizer, web site/social network developer, caucus trainer, Washoe Democratic Party, 2oo7-o8.
RENObama! Founder, grassroots org for Obama for President, 1/2oo7-1/2oo9.
Advanced Backcountry Avalanche Training, Alpine Skills International, 2oo7.
Member, Nevada Historical Society, 2oo5-1o.
Bicycle Safety Certification, League of American Bicyclists, 2oo3.

City of San Jose Library Literacy Tutor, 2ooo-2oo3.

Medical Supply Incineration closure activist, East Bay, 1999-2oo5.

Don Edwards/SF Bay NWR, weekly bird surveys, 2oo2-2oo5.

Our City Forest Tree Amigo arborist certification, 2oo2-2oo5.
New Yorkers Say No To War, 1yr anniversary 9/11 die-in and anti-war on Iraq organizer 2oo1-2oo4.
Manhattan Neighborhood Network Public Television Access certification, 2oo1.
LMNOP Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace, anti-war organizer, 1998-2oo5.
SET Society for the Eradication of Television 1998.
the Truth about KOSOVO Anti Belgrade bombing, 1999.
Lysistrata Project One-Man-Water-Cooler-Lysistrata, 2oo3, anti-Iraq war activist.
Free KPFA The struggle for the original public radio station, 1998.
Bone Marrow Donor, American Red Cross, 1988.
IBM PCB contamination and pollution activist, south San Jose, 1985-1995.
Whole Blood and Platelette Pheresis Donor, Red Cross, every 6 weeks 1980-1988.
Formed consultancy to non-profits to update offices with computer technology, 198o-1993.
Grape picker, Watsonville, CA, 1977.
Santa Terisita Hospital, Duarte, CA, volunteer with the elderly, 1977.
School of the Americas anti-war activist, 1974-present.
Concord Naval Weapons Station anti-nuc activist, 1974-85.
Glide Memorial Church, homeless volunteer, 1973-1976.
Casa de los Pobres, Tijuana, aid to poor volunteer Mexico, 1976.
Amnesty International Founder, first High School Chapter, 1974.
Dorothy Day House, San Jose, weekly volunteer, 1973-76.
Rest home volunteer & entertainer, 197o-76.
Agnew State Hospital, volunteer, 1972-76.
BART to San Jose bond measure activist, 197o.
Friends of the Earth member, 197o.
Gov. Reagan, Don't Close Mental Institutions activist, 1968.

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