SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297 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 in the program; 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 an outstanding opportunity 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, There are 10 Bob Bullock Scholars participating in the 2015 Session of the Texas Legislature: Emily Brizzola-Dove with Senator Larry Taylor, Sarah Byers with Senator Kirk Watson, Jessica Cox with Senator John Whitmire, Megan Rollag with Senator Jane Nelson, Patrick Crosby with Senator Brian Birdwell, Emily Knaub with Senator Don Huffines, Lillian Byas with Representative Bryan Hughes, Patrick Ntchobo with Representative Scott Turner, Paige Sullivan with Representative Jeff Leach, and Eric Vining with Representative Tan Parker; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th 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. Birdwell, Huffines, Nelson, Taylor of Galveston, Watson, Whitmire ____________________________________________________________ Member, Texas Senate 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 March 2, 2015. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate