89S20333 AMB-D     By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 3       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Children's Emergency Relief International hosted a   dedication ceremony on August 15, 2025, for the naming of its new   Austin headquarters in honor of former Texas state representative   George Malcolm Cowden; and          WHEREAS, CERI partners with communities and governments   around the world to meet the basic needs of children by providing   them with food, clean water, and safe homes; furthermore, the   nonprofit supports families and individuals through such   initiatives as counseling, educational programs, life skills   training, and women's empowerment classes; and          WHEREAS, George Cowden achieved great distinction during his   years of service to the State of Texas; earning widespread respect   in a variety of roles, he held elected office in the Texas House of   Representatives from 1963 to 1966, served as first assistant   attorney general, and chaired the Texas Board of Insurance and the   Public Utility Commission of Texas; and          WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Baylor University Law   School, Mr. Cowden went on to become a trustee at his alma mater as   well as director of the Baptist Foundation of Texas; he is a   longtime resident of Austin, where he distinguished himself through   his work at the Naman, Howell, Smith and Lee law firm; and          WHEREAS, A man of integrity, faith, and principled   leadership, George Cowden has long embodied the highest ideals of   public service, and the naming of this CERI facility in his honor   represents a fitting tribute to his exceptional record of   achievement; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas,   2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication of the   Children's Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden   Building and extend to Mr. Cowden sincere appreciation for his   myriad contributions to his fellow citizens; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for George Cowden as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives and Senate.