H.R. No. 791
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 Bob Bullock Scholars are participating in the
2011 session of the Texas Legislature: Megan Atchley with
Representative Senfronia Thompson, Sarah Caldwell with Senator
Jane Nelson, Amanda Gonzalez with Senator Robert Duncan, Emily
Hemphill with Representative Diane Patrick, Sara Kincaid with
Representative Mark Strama, Courtney Lewis with Senator Royce West,
Ashleigh Myers with Senator Kel Seliger, Meaghan Nowell with
Representative Craig Eiland, Jennifer Stanley with Representative
Burt Solomons, and Allison Winney with Speaker Joe Straus; 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the 2011 Bob Bullock Scholars of
Baylor University and commend all those associated with the program
for their outstanding contributions to this state's governmental
process; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program's participants as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 791 was adopted by the House on March
15, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House