H.R. No. 2747 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. James A. Curry has benefited countless young Texans through his work with Baylor University; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Tarkio College, Dr. Curry earned an M.A. and Ph.D. with honors from the University of Kansas; he chaired Baylor's political science department from 1990 to 2004, and currently serves as the Bob Bullock Professor of Public Policy and Administration; and WHEREAS, Since 2001, Dr. Curry has directed the Bob Bullock Scholars Program, which offers outstanding Baylor students an opportunity to work with the Texas Legislature; he also directs the university's Washington Internship Program, and his efforts with these initiatives have inspired a passion for public service in many participants; and WHEREAS, Dr. James Curry has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence and to the field of political science, and by combining a comprehensive academic curriculum with real world experience, he is helping to prepare future leaders for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. James A. Curry for his service to Baylor University and the Bob Bullock Scholars Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Curry as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kent Anderson McCall Dunnam ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2747 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House