SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 287
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. James Allan Curry, who is retiring as director of
the Bob Bullock Scholars Program at Baylor University after 20
years of distinguished leadership; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed academician, Dr. James Curry is the
Bob Bullock Professor of Public Policy and Administration at
Baylor University; his specializations include such areas as
constitutional government, public administration, criminal
justice, and administrative law; and
WHEREAS, The Bob Bullock Scholars Program was established
in 2000 as a joint effort of Baylor University, the Bob Bullock
family, and members of the Texas Senate to honor the memory of
former lieutenant governor Bob Bullock; Mr. Bullock graduated
from Baylor Law School and went on to become a model for public
administration and fiscal responsibility and served as an
esteemed lieutenant governor for the Texas Senate; and
WHEREAS, The scholars program places Baylor University
students in appropriate legislative offices during the Texas
legislative sessions; Dr. Curry has served as the director of the
program since its inception, and in this role he has helped many
young students to carve successful paths to lead rewarding
careers in politics and public administration; and
WHEREAS, The Bullock scholars for the 87th Legislative
Session are Nicholas Baker, in Representative Leach's office;
Caleb Barkman, in Representative Kacal's office; Lilac Ding, in
Senator Creighton's office; Tarshyana Hall, in Senator West's
office; Lizzy Headley, in Senator Nelson's office; Raychel
Polk,inRepresentativeTurner's office; Lilly Price, in Senator
Zaffirini's office; Garrett Taylor, in Senator Birdwell's
office; Amon Thapa, in Senator Seliger's office; and Meghan
Yoyotte, in Senator Eckhardt's office; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Curry has earned numerous distinctions and
accolades during his long career in academia, and he has served
as a lecturer and presenter at conferences and professional
gatherings throughout the nation; he is highly regarded by his
colleagues, and he can reflect with pride on his outstanding
tenure as director of the Bob Bullock Scholars Program; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. James Allan Curry on his many
contributions to Baylor University and on his exceptional
leadership of the Bob Bullock Scholars Program and extend to him
best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
Creighton Hughes Taylor Creighton Hughes Taylor
Creighton Hughes Taylor
Eckhardt Nelson West Eckhardt Nelson West
Eckhardt Nelson West
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Seliger Seliger
Seliger
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 21, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Creighton Hughes Taylor
Eckhardt Nelson West
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Seliger