H.R. No. 106
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bradley Forrest Cowan is retiring as county
agricultural extension agent for Hidalgo County on January 31,
2019, drawing to a close a distinguished career that has spanned
four decades; and
WHEREAS, Brad Cowan started out as an assistant county
agricultural extension agent for Montgomery County in January 1979,
and two years later, he was promoted to county extension agent; he
subsequently took on the same role in Galveston County before
assuming his current position in April 1990; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Hidalgo County, Mr. Cowan has
overseen programs and research related to a variety of crops as well
as cattle, forages, irrigation, and water conservation; in
addition, he has provided pesticide license training and assisted
other county faculty with initiatives associated with commercial
produce, urban horticulture, community development, and 4-H
programs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cowan has held leadership roles with the Texas
County Agricultural Agents Association, the Rio Grande Valley
Livestock Show, and the Hidalgo County Farm Bureau; moreover, he
has given generously of his time and talents to the Conroe Noon
Lions Club, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Edinburg and League
City First United Methodist Churches; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Cowan
has received numerous accolades, including a Special Achievement
Award for Collaborating County Extension Agent from Texas A&M
University, an Outstanding Beef Agent in Texas Award from the Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and a Distinguished
Service Award from the TCAAA/NACAA; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cowan holds a bachelor's degree in animal
science and a master's degree in agricultural education from Texas
A&M University; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Christine, and he takes great pride in their
four sons and nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Brad Cowan's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he
embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bradley Forrest Cowan on his
retirement as county agricultural extension agent for Hidalgo
County 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. Cowan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House