AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Tyler community and the State of Texas to send at least 100 cards to Mr. Weldon Bowen, a resident of the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH), for his 100th birthday on September 5, 2026.
Weldon Kenneth Bowen was born in Luling, TX. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on August 3, 1945. He completed Basic Combat Training and was stationed at Puget Sound Naval shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. He served during WWII. He was honorably discharged August 23, 1946. He received multiple awards for his service, including the Good Conduct medal and Expert Rifleman.
He is requesting these cards for his centennial celebration through the VLB’s 100 for 100 program.
This program is an outreach effort coordinated by the VLB and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to garner community support for TSVH residents as they celebrate this incredible milestone.
Texans can show their support and help celebrate this momentous occasion by sending birthday cards to Mr. Bowen here:
Mr. Weldon Bowen
c/o Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home
11466 Honor Lane
Tyler, TX 75708
