[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF THE BOWDEN CENTER DEDICATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2017

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication of 
the Bowden Center in Keller, Texas on Sunday, August 20, 2017. This 
space was generously donated by Don Bowden and the late Linda Bowden, 
and now is operated by the Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation. The 
Bowden Center is an event space that will allow local charities and 
schools to hold functions, as well as host weddings and other social 
gatherings.
   All profits from the Bowden Center will go to the Greater Keller 
Women's Club Foundation, which will direct the funds back into the 
community through charities the club supports. Through the generosity 
of the Bowdens, the Greater Keller Women's Club Foundation will have 
sustained opportunities to enrich the Keller community.
   This building and its dedication pay tribute to Linda Bowden, a very 
special leader in our Keller community, who passed away in May 2017. 
This building honors her legacy, and furthers her life work of giving 
back to others. From her years at the PTA to this year, she never 
stopped seeking out ways to help others. The dedication of this space 
is a fitting tribute to thank Linda Bowden for her generosity, not just 
with the new Bowden Center, but all she did for the people in Keller, 
Texas. We are grateful to Don and Linda Bowden, and look forward to 
using this space to honor their spirit of generosity and further 
support the good work achieved by the Greater Keller Women's Club 
Foundation.

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