SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 329

WHEREAS, Members of the government honors program at The University of Texas at Dallas are visiting the State Capitol on March 3, 2009, to gain further insight into the workings of state government; and

WHEREAS, The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas offers outstanding programs in such challenging disciplines as political science, public affairs, public policy, and political economy; the university has won recognition for its commitment to fostering interest in state government, policy making, and civic responsibility among students in the school's Collegium V Honors Program and the McDermott Scholars Program through the Center for the Study of Texas Politics; and

WHEREAS, The accomplished young men and women who are currently studying Texas politics and leadership in these programs have demonstrated the impressive drive and commitment that will continue to serve them well beyond their days at The University of Texas at Dallas, and it is indeed appropriate to honor the university and these future leaders of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend The University of Texas at Dallas for the rich educational opportunities that it offers and extend an official welcome to the university's president, Dr. David Daniel, to the director of the Center for the Study of Texas Politics, Professor Greg Thielemann, and to the members of the government honors program visiting on this day.

Carona, Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 2, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate