SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1111
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes much pride
in recognizing Paul Charles Thomas Cowen for his 20 years of
outstanding service to Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., and to our
state; and
WHEREAS, A highly effective and respected employee of the
Texas Senate, Paul Cowen engaged in hard work and aspired to
success even as a youth, when he shined shoes on the streets of
Brownsville and loaded fruits and vegetables in the railroad
yard; by the time he was 18, he was a businessman who owned two
gas stations; and
WHEREAS, While in high school, Paul learned the art of
photography through the help of his friend, Raul Besterio, Jr.,
and due to the skills he developed, he was awarded a full
scholarship to Pan American University; while in college, he met
the woman who would capture his heart, Tamara Parrish, his wife
of 37 years, with whom he has raised three children, Tara Jean,
Jonathan Paul, and Timothy Patrick; and
WHEREAS, After operating Cowen Used Cars in Brownsville
for 17 years, Paul took time off from business to help Eddie
Lucio, his friend from childhood, during his campaign for
election to the Texas Legislature; soon thereafter, he joined
Senator Lucio's staff and has been a loyal and dependable
administrator ever since; and
WHEREAS, A man of many talents, Paul has been a source of
assistance and support for the constituents of Senate District 27
on virtually every manner of issue; he has helped constituents
with child support cases, worker's compensation, medical board
inquiries, health issues, tax problems, and business licenses; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of an award from the Department of
Public Safety of the State of Texas for helping to save a man's
life, Paul is known for his generous spirit and selflessness and
for his engaging personality and love of people; and
WHEREAS, On April 23, 2003, he served as Senator for a Day
representing Senate District 27; his work on behalf of the Texas
Senate has been exemplary and of the highest quality, and his
presence as a valued employee will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Paul Charles Thomas
Cowen for his many years of outstanding service in the office of
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., and extend to him best wishes for the
retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Paul Charles Thomas Cowen.
Lucio Lucio
Lucio
Averitt Harris Shapiro Averitt Harris Shapiro
Averitt Harris Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapleigh Carona Hegar Shapleigh
Carona Hegar Shapleigh
Davis Hinojosa Uresti Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson Duncan Jackson Watson
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nichols West Eltife Nichols West
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Ogden Whitmire Estes Ogden Whitmire
Estes Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Patrick Williams Fraser Patrick Williams
Fraser Patrick Williams
Gallegos Seliger Zaffirini Gallegos Seliger Zaffirini
Gallegos Seliger Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Lucio
Averitt Harris Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapleigh
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Patrick Williams
Gallegos Seliger Zaffirini