Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens, a U.S. Congress representative for Utah's 4th district since 2021, recently shared insights and activities through a series of tweets. Owens has been vocal about historical figures, community engagements, and educational advancements in his state.
On February 14, 2025, Owens highlighted the story of Harriet Jacobs, emphasizing her role as an advocate for empathy and reform. He wrote: "Harriet Jacobs turned her personal suffering into a clarion call for empathy and reform. Born into slavery in 1813, Jacobs plotted an escape for both herself and her children, writing it all down and eventually publishing Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl..."
Later that day, Owens discussed his visit to the Rural Caucus at the Utah State Capitol. In his tweet posted at 17:40 UTC on February 14, he expressed appreciation for rural communities' contributions to various sectors such as agriculture and energy: "Enjoyed visiting with the Rural Caucus at the Utah State Capitol this morning. Our rural communities are vital to Utah and our nation—from agriculture and energy to outdoor recreation and beyond."
In another engagement on February 14 at 19:37 UTC, Owens mentioned his meeting with Weber State President Brad Mortensen to discuss higher education policies. He stated: "Higher education is evolving, and Weber State is at the forefront. Enjoyed meeting with President Brad Mortensen this week to talk about national education policies..."
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