SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Bultena, associate professor of
management at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, is
the recipient of a 2021 Piper Award; and
WHEREAS, The premier teaching accolade in Texas higher
education, the Piper Award is presented to 10 professors each
year in recognition of their dedication and their superior
instruction at the college level; the Piper Professor Program
gives awards of $5,000 each to honorees, and selection is based
on nominations submitted by colleges and universities in the Lone
Star State; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Dr. Bultena changed careers after
working 14 years as an engineer to pursue his love for teaching;
he is committed to providing the best instruction possible for
his students, adapting from in-person classes to the challenges
of remote education while consistently striving to create a
meaningful and memorable learning experience; and
WHEREAS, An MSU alumnus, Dr. Bultena earned a business
administration degree at Midwestern State in 1981 and a master of
business administration degree in 1989; he obtained a Ph.D. in
organizational behavior and human resource management from the
University of North Texas in 1998; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding educator exemplifies the highest
standards of his vocation, and he is indeed deserving of this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Charles Bultena on
receiving a 2021 Piper Award and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Bultena as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate