New mayor takes reigns as residents say farewell to Merle Aaron
Written by Cynthia Calvert
Published: 17 May 2021
After 16 years of public service to the citizens of Humble, Merle Aaron has retired. Aaron was feted by the city’s numerous employees, as well as family and friends, at a luncheon Friday, May 7 at the Humble Civic Center.
Amid flowers, balloons, fajitas and cupcakes, City Manager Jason Steube, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey and new Mayor Norman Funderburk reminisced and shared fond memories.
Aaron began his public duty as a council member; the last six years he served as mayor.
Steube joked that he has known four Humble mayors and “I can say, you are definitely among the top four.” Steube and Aaron led the city through several hurricanes, the pandemic and “other difficulties” but Stuebe had nothing but praise for Aaron.