84R13460 CJM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1297
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Bezdek, retired professor of political
science at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, has been named
professor emeritus by The Texas A&M University System Board of
Regents; and
WHEREAS, Emeritus status is conferred on select former
faculty members and administrators in recognition of their
significant contributions to the educational community; many of
these distinguished educators continue to serve the university
during their retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bezdek began his career at A&M--Corpus Christi
in 1973, the year the school opened, and he played an instrumental
role in developing its political science curriculum; over the
years, he also served as faculty representative on the Academic
Council, as chair of the College Personnel Committee, and as
president of the university chapter of the Texas Association of
College Teachers; his dedicated efforts were previously recognized
in 2002, when he was named The Texas A&M University System Regents
Professor of Political Science; after an outstanding tenure that
spanned 37 years, he retired in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Highly sought after for his professional expertise,
Dr. Bezdek has provided political analysis for the media on
countless occasions, and he has also done frequent work for city
officials; in 2001, he was the sole consultant appointed by two
governmental entities to advise on the redistricting of their
single-member districts; and
WHEREAS, Through his myriad endeavors in behalf of Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi, Dr. Robert Bezdek has contributed
immeasurably to advancing the mission of that school, and he is
indeed deserving of this most recent accolade; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Robert Bezdek on his
designation as professor emeritus at Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Bezdek as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.