SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 642 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University and this year's participants; and WHEREAS, Established in 2000 to honor the memory of Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, this exemplary program promotes the study of politics by Baylor University students; and WHEREAS, Each student in the program works for a member of the House or Senate 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 Bob Bullock Scholars are participating in 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Baylor University's Bob Bullock Scholars Program and commend this year's scholars for their participation in their state's governmental process; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the participants in this program as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Averitt, Duncan, Seliger, Whitmire, Shapiro ____________________________________________________________ Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate ____________________________________________________________ Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate ______________________________ Member, Texas Senate ______________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 20, 2009. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate