2023S0540-1 12/04/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 77
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         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
  and congratulations him 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.