The resolution honors Dr. Rose M. Z. Gowen for her 16 years of dedicated service as a city commissioner in Brownsville, which will conclude in May 2025. First elected in 2009, Dr. Gowen has utilized her medical background to address community health needs and has led various wellness initiatives, including the CycloBia series and The Challenge-RGV, engaging over 12,000 participants. She has also been instrumental in establishing partnerships that resulted in significant projects like the Brownsville Farmers' Market and the Vibrant Lecture Series, contributing to the city's health and community development.

In addition to her health initiatives, Dr. Gowen has championed sustainable infrastructure, coauthoring the Caracara Trails project and aiding in the completion of the West Rail Trail, which enhances connectivity in the area. Her leadership has earned Brownsville notable accolades, including the 2014 Culture of Health Prize and an All-America City Award. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' gratitude for her contributions and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors, along with an official copy of the resolution to commemorate her achievements.