H.R. No. 1523
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Benjamin Reid Jowers has ably served his fellow
Texans as assistant committee director for the House Homeland
Security and Public Safety Committee during the 87th Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Reid Jowers has provided vital assistance to the
committee's chair, State Representative James White, and its other
members as they have dealt with issues related to law enforcement,
crime prevention, security services, and homeland security; and
WHEREAS, Hailing from Beaumont, Mr. Jowers earned a
bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Texas at
Austin as well as a certificate in security studies from the
Clements Center for National Security; he is currently pursuing a
master's degree in global policy studies at UT's Lyndon B. Johnson
School of Public Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jowers has completed internships with the
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training, the Jefferson
County Sheriff's Office, and the Austin Chronicle, and he has
served as a reporter with Reporting Texas and as a clerk with the
Bernsen Law Firm; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and commitment
to excellence, Reid Jowers has made significant contributions to
the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, and he is indeed
deserving of recognition for his outstanding record of achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Benjamin Reid Jowers for his service as
assistant committee director for the House Homeland Security and
Public Safety Committee in the office of State Representative James
White and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jowers as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1523 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House