Title
Resolution in Recognition of Chris Bowman
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Resolution honoring Councilman Chris Bowman
Discussion:
Recommendation:
Rec
Pass resolution in recognition of Councilman Chris Bowman
Body
WHEREAS, Chris Bowman is a product of Hampton City Schools and is a graduate of Kecoughtan High School;
WHEREAS, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Old Dominion University and his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University;
WHEREAS, he is a graduate of the College of Business Management Institute at the University of Kentucky, obtained his Post Graduate Certificate in Public Professional Management from Old Dominion University, and is P.H.R. certified by the Society of Human Resource Management;
WHEREAS, during his career, he served in Department Director-level positions at Eastern State Hospital and Virginia Peninsula Community College (formerly Thomas Nelson Community College). He also worked as a Virginia-licensed Nursing Home Administrator and a Supreme Court of Virginia Certified Mediator;
WHEREAS, in 2018, he received the Excellence in Service Award from Hampton’s Citizens Unity Commission;
WHEREAS, Councilman Bowman was elected to the Hampton City Council in 2020, serving from July 1, 2020, until his term expires on December 31, 2024;
WHEREAS, during his tenure on Council, he became known for his passion for helping others and ensuring that Hampton remained safe for all citizens. He could often be found serving Hampton’s homeless population at the Nights Welcome Program, distributing food at the Peninsula Food Bank and supporting the Hampton Police Division in its work to reduce crime;
WHEREAS, Councilman Bowman served the citizens of Hampton through his participation on a number of boards, commissions and committees including the Ad Hoc Leadership Citizen Engagement Advisory Review Commission, Hampton Clean City Commission, Hampton Democratic Party Committee, Hampton ...
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