SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Ben Sutter, who is retiring as professor of
government and political science from Houston Community College
after an outstanding career in higher education and public
service; and
WHEREAS, The first graduate in his family, John Ben Sutter
earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in communications
and political science from Baylor University; a gifted scholar,
he received his law degree from South Texas College of Law; and
WHEREAS, Before pursuing a career as an educator, John
served in several roles in state and federal government,
including in service to United States Congressman W. R. "Bob"
Poage, United States Congressman Mike Andrews, Texas Attorney
General Jim Mattox, and McLennan County District Attorney Vic
Feazell; and
WHEREAS, John began his teaching career at Austin
Community College, and drawing on knowledge gained throughout
his experience in public service, he taught courses on Texas and
national government for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, John taught at a number of institutions of higher
learning from the Texas Panhandle to the Texas Gulf Coast, and he
reached students across the globe through his online teaching; he
taught at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton and Sugar Land
before teaching government and political science at Houston
Community College; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his time as a professor, John
contributed to the intellectual formation of tens of thousands of
community college students, and he encouraged his pupils to value
knowledge and pursue higher learning; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected professor and mentor,
John has had a positive impact on countless students and
educators through his teaching and scholarship; his wisdom and
his service to education will continue to benefit Texas scholars
and teachers, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special
recognition on his outstanding contributions to the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend John Ben Sutter
on his distinguished career in higher education and extend to him
congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on December 5, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate