83R4382 LUC-D

By: Patrick H.R. No. 488

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University and this year's participants in the initiative; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2000 to honor the memory of Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, this exemplary program promotes the study of politics among Baylor University students; and

WHEREAS, Each student in the program works for a house or senate member 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 a model 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 the director of the program since its inception; and

WHEREAS, Ten Bob Bullock Scholars are participating in the 2013 session of the Texas Legislature: Brooke Alger with Senator John Whitmire, Michael Blair with Representative Diane Patrick, Christopher Clark with Senator Royce West, Hannah Corning with Senator Jane Nelson, Elizabeth Desselle with Senator Tommy Williams, Jordan Jarreau with Senator Kirk Watson, Stephen Leland with Senator Brian Birdwell, John Macnary with Representative Mark Strama, Kristin Smart with Senator John Carona, and Lauren Young with Senator Kel Seliger; and

WHEREAS, These public-spirited students are to be commended for their participation and interest in state government; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the 2013 Bob Bullock Scholars of Baylor University and commend all those associated with the program for their outstanding contributions to this state's governmental process; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the program's participants as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.