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