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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House