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By: Kacal H.R. No. 516

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 participant 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, Nine Bob Bullock Scholars are participating in the 2017 session of the Texas Legislature: Arianna Cheney with Senator Jane Nelson, John Ryan Isaacson with Senator Brian Birdwell, Daniel Ko with Speaker Joe Straus, Jaziah Masters with Representative Helen Giddings, Peter Mungiguerra with Senator John Whitmire, Memona Niazi with Senator Judith Zaffirini, Clay Parham with Senator Kirk Watson, Lynden Scott with Senator Larry Taylor, and Cassidy Story with Representative Kyle Kacal; 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 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the 2017 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.