SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 916
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
pleasure in recognizing the inaugural class of Bush School
Capstone Scholars, a program developed by the George Bush School
of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, One of the school's cornerstones is the commitment
to educate students to become principled leaders in public
service; the primary means by which this commitment is realized
is through the Capstone program, which is designed to test the
knowledge and abilities students have developed through their
previous classes and experiences; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is the
institution in which the most challenging public policy issues of
the day are debated and resolved; these scholars answered the
call to public service and rose to the challenge of participating
in the first Bush School Legislative Capstone program, bringing
their skills and talents to bear in the 82nd Texas Legislature
and learning firsthand how public policy is shaped; and
WHEREAS, The following scholars have demonstrated
exceptional dedication and achievement during their service for
the legislature: James R. Close from Houston, serving in the
office of Senator Eddie Lucio for the Committee on International
Relations and Trade; D. Benjamin Maddox from San Antonio, serving
in the office of Representative Diane Patrick; Nicolas D. Norboge
from Wimberley, working as a legislative liaison with the Texas
Transportation Institute; Brady D. Olsen from Haltom City,
serving for the Legislative Budget Board; Katherine Vedlitz from
College Station, serving in the House Democratic Caucus office;
Michael Walter from Houston, serving for the House Committee on
Homeland Security and Public Safety; and Craig Welkener from
Allen, working as a legislative liaison with the Texas
Transportation Institute; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend these promising students for their
remarkable service this session and wish them continued success
as they prepare to become the leaders of our great state; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem and appreciation from the Texas
Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate