WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren introduced legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate the U.S. Post Service facility located at 34 A Street NE. in Miami, Oklahoma as the Steve Owens Post Office. Owens, the 1969 Heisman trophy winner at the University of Oklahoma and later Athletics Director for the university, will be honored by having the post office bear his name permanently.
“Steve Owens has meant so much to the community of Miami, the University of Oklahoma, and the entire state. He has lead an exemplary life of leadership on the field and in the community. He set an example of distinction for so many Oklahomans to emulate. I am pleased to have an opportunity to honor him with this legislation,” Boren said.
Owens was born on December 9, 1947 in Gore, OK. After being raised and graduating from school in Miami, OK and attending the University of Oklahoma, Owens made his professional football debut in the NFL in 1970 with the Detroit Lions. In 1991, Owens was honored by being named to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, and was named the Walter Camp Foundation Alumnus of the Year. He was inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Honor in 1992.
Owens is CEO of Steve Owens Associates and President of Owens-Powell & Associates, both of which offer full range of insurance and service related products. Steve is also CEO of FORESIGHT, Inc., which provides services to the rent-to-own industry on a national level.
Steve has given his time to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Child Welfare Citizens Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for the Norman Family Y. Steve is on the Board of Directors of Security National Bank in Norman, Jim Thorpe Foundation, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, and the Heisman Foundation.
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