SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 790
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Samuel P. Perry, an assistant professor for the
Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, who has recently been awarded
tenure; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Perry graduated from Baylor University
with a degree in communication and history, and he earned his
master's degree from the university in communication; he later
continued his studies at Georgia State University, where he
earned his doctoral degree in public communication, with a focus
on public address and visual rhetoric; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, Dr. Perry returned to Texas to join the
Baylor University faculty; he is the instructor of record for six
courses, and he leads a team of faculty members as the coordinator
for the World of Rhetoric I and II courses; he also serves as the
coordinator for a graduate fellowship between the Baylor
Interdisciplinary Core and the Communication department; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Perry's ongoing research focuses on the
intersection of text and image, specifically as that intersection
relates to issues of race and African American identity; his work
has been published in peer-reviewed articles, selected papers,
and textbooks, and he has spoken at numerous conferences and for
professional associations on current events as they relate to his
research; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Perry is a distinguished scholar who contributes
his academic expertise in communication and rhetoric to
textbooks and a number of academic journals; he sheds light on
important issues that affect citizens and communities today and
on the ways in which citizenship has been defined throughout
American history; he is indeed deserving of recognition for his
exceptional research and his many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Samuel P. Perry for his significant
contributions to academia and extend to him congratulations on
earning tenure at Baylor University; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate