81R20573 JNC-D
By: Cohen H.R. No. 1142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles L. Sowell III of Houston served as a member
of the Texas Racing Commission from 2003 until 2009, and his
exemplary tenure stands as a shining example of public service; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Racing Commission oversees the racing
industry in Texas in order to enforce the Texas Racing Act and to
ensure the safety, integrity, and fairness of Texas pari-mutuel
racing; Mr. Sowell was appointed to the commission by Governor Rick
Perry to begin his term on August 26, 2003; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas and The
University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Sowell is vice president of
governmental affairs and community relations with The McNair Group;
he currently contributes to his community as a member of the Gulf
Coast Regional Blood Center board of directors, and he is a member
of The University of Texas Chancellor's Council Executive
Committee, the Longhorn Foundation Advisory Council, The
University of Texas Development Board, and the "C" Club; and
WHEREAS, He has shared his time with a number of professional
associations, holding such leadership positions as vice chairman of
the Houston Bar Association Legislative Committee, vice president
and director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and chairman
of the Texas Young Lawyers Association Legislation Committee; he is
also a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi
business fraternity, and Phi Delta Phi international legal
fraternity, and he is listed in "Who's Who in American Law"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sowell is vice chairman of the Harris County
Sports & Convention Corporation board of directors and an ex
officio member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board of
directors and committee; a life member of the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo and Quarter Horse Committee, he is president of the
Houston Athletic Committee, cofounder and chairman of the Houston
Baseball Dinner, and director of the Touchdown Club of Houston,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Charles Sowell is a notable civic leader, and his
outstanding contributions and continuing commitment to the Texas
Racing Commission and the State of Texas truly merit special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Charles L. Sowell III for his years of
service on the Texas Racing Commission and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sowell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.