SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University and the young scholars participating in this year's 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 Texas Legislature 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 director of the program since its inception; and WHEREAS, There are six Bob Bullock Scholars participating with the Texas Senate in the 2017 Session of the Texas Legislature: Arianna Cheney with Senator Jane Nelson, John Ryan Isaacson with Senator Brian Birdwell, Peter Mungiguerra with Senator John Whitmire, Memona Niazi with Senator Judith Zaffirini, Clay Parham with Senator Kirk Watson, and Lynden Scott with Senator Larry Taylor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Baylor University's Bob Bullock Scholars Program and commend this year's scholars for their participation in the state's governmental process; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the participants in the program as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Birdwell, Nelson, Taylor of Galveston, Watson, Whitmire, Zaffirini ____________________________________________________________ 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 February 7, 2017. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate