H.R. No. 589
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. J. Kie Bowman is retiring as senior pastor of
Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin on March 19, 2023, after more
than 25 years of service to the congregation; and
WHEREAS, A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Kie Bowman received a
bachelor's degree in religion from the University of the
Cumberlands in Kentucky and went on to attend Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, where he earned a master's degree in divinity
and a doctorate in ministry; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Bowman assumed the pulpit at Hyde Park
Baptist Church in 1997; in the course of his tenure, he has led the
congregation with conviction and compassion, and he oversaw the
establishment of the church's second campus, The Quarries Church;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to meeting the needs of his flock,
Pastor Bowman has held leadership roles with the Southern Baptist
Convention and the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention; moreover,
he has preached at numerous events, including state evangelism
conferences and national and international conventions, and he has
published six books and contributed to many additional works; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Bowman and his wife, Tina, have been married
since 1981; they count among their blessings a treasured family
that includes their three children, Amanda, Laura, and Joseph; and
WHEREAS, This inspiring clergyman has dedicated himself to
the spiritual education and enrichment of his congregation, and his
ministry will continue to resonate in the Austin area and beyond for
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. J. Kie Bowman on his retirement
as senior pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin 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 Pastor Bowman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Troxclair
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 589 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House