H.R. No. 1297
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Chad Rayshawn Bowden of
Houston on March 7, 2013, at the age of 30, has brought great sorrow
to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Chad Bowden was born in Pasadena on July 20, 1982, to
Charles and Gwendolyn Bowden; after graduating from Furr High
School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M
University, where he was twice named to the dean's list, and a
master's degree in education with a certification in mid-management
from Lamar University; and
WHEREAS, While working at a printing company for a law firm,
Mr. Bowden explained a problem so well to a colleague that he was
asked if he had ever considered teaching; this event inspired him to
pursue a career in education, which began in the Houston
Independent School District with two years at Francis Scott Key
Middle School; he then became a physical education teacher at
Pleasantville Elementary, where many students affectionately
referred to him as "Coach B"; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian from an early age, Mr. Bowden
sang in the youth choir and served on the usher board at Lane
Tabernacle CME Church; he later joined Christian Tabernacle and
served as a teacher of the church's open Bible study; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowden benefited his community as a volunteer at
the Methodist Hospital as well as at numerous church and school
events; in addition, he conducted basketball camps and served as a
mentor for local youths; and
WHEREAS, Although Chad Bowden's journey on this earth ended
far too soon, memories of his kindness, compassion, and generosity
will be forever treasured by all those who had the good fortune to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Chad Rayshawn Bowden
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Charles and Gwen Bowden; to his grandparents, Willie and
Mariah Bowden; to his aunts, Patricia Howard and Deborah Sanders;
to his uncles, Willie Earl Bowden and his wife, Gayle, Gerald
Bowden, Craig Bowden, and Tilford Sanders; to his godparents,
Kenneth and Marsha Short; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chad
Bowden.
Dutton
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1297 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 17, 2013.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House