H.R. No. 1467
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University and
this year's participants in the initiative; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2000 to honor the memory of
Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, this exemplary program promotes
the study of politics among Baylor University students; and
WHEREAS, Each student in the program works for a house or
senate member on a full-time basis during the legislative session
to learn firsthand about the political structure of Texas
government; the Bob Bullock Scholars Program is a model for those
who seek to serve others through a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. James A. Curry, the Bob Bullock Professor of
Public Policy and Administration at Baylor University, has served
as the director of the program since its inception; and
WHEREAS, Ten Bullock Scholars are participating in the
program during the 2009 session of the Texas Legislature: Kimberly
Blum, Erica Gibbs, Charles Goff, Daisy Marchena, Zach Page, Chelsea
Reilly, Amanda Speer, Kelsi Wade, Chase Weber, and Melissa Yeakley;
and
WHEREAS, These public-spirited students are to be commended
for their participation and interest in state government; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 2009 Bob Bullock Scholars of
Baylor University and honor all those associated with the program
for their outstanding efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program's participants as an expression of esteem
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Dunnam
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1467 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House