Episode #028 - A Conversation with Congressman Burgess Owens

Those who watched our conversation live with Congressman Burgess Owens, on April 30, 2021, were impressed by his incredible background, his conviction towards his great core values and beliefs that he so articulately expressed, his insights about the current state of our nation, and we felt inspired and hopeful for the future knowing that people like him are on the forefront working towards making a positive impact on our country. Congressman Burgess Owens is the U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district. • Burgess was one of the first three Black Americans to be offered a football scholarship to the University of Miami. • He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry• Selected as First Team All-American • Who’s Who Among College Students in American Universities and Colleges • Inducted the Hall of Fame of Outstanding College Athletes of America • Inducted into the University of Miami’s Hall of Fame and Ring Of Honor • New York Jets 1st round draft choice- 13th overall pick (1973) • Selected as the Jets Defensive Team Captain for three seasons • Super Bowl Champion with the Oakland Raiders (1980 season) • Author of bestselling book “Liberalism or How to Turn Good Men Into Whiners, Weenies, and Wimps” and “Why I Stand: From Freedom to the Killing Fields of Socialism” Presently: • Utah’s 4th District Congressman • Committee And Subcommittee Assignments: - Committee on Education and Labor Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education* Workforce Protections - Committee on the Judiciary Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Crime Terrorism, and Homeland Security The Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties • Selected to serve on the NRCC Executive Committee * Ranking Member To learn more about our organization, make a donation, and Join Our Alliance visit: https://jewishrepublicanalliance.org Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewrepalliance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewRepAlliance/ X: https://x.com/JewRepAlliance