H.R. No. 2918
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael W. Mansfield has retired from his
position as associate professor of political science at Baylor
University, concluding more than 36 years of exceptional service to
the institution; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Oklahoma Christian College,
Dr. Mansfield earned his master's degree from North Texas State
University and went on to earn his doctorate from the University of
Missouri; he began his career as an instructor at Putnam City High
School, and after teaching at Christian College of the Southwest
for two years, he joined the faculty at Baylor University in 1973;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mansfield is a respected member of the academic
community, having published two books, Drama in Life: The Uses of
Communication in Society and Government and the News Media:
Comparative Dimensions, as well as numerous articles in scholarly
journals addressing such topics as presidential debates and the use
of television in political campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating unwavering passion for his chosen
field, this esteemed educator has sparked the curiosity and
interest of countless students through the years, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Michael W. Mansfield on his
retirement as associate professor of political science at Baylor
University and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Professor Mansfield 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. 2918 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House