TITLE: Honoring the Baylor University Bob Bullock Scholars Program and its participants.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Baylor University Bob Bullock Scholars Program and its participants.

FULL TEXT:
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 2011 session of the Texas Legislature: Megan Atchley with Representative Senfronia Thompson, Sarah Caldwell with Senator Jane Nelson, Amanda Gonzalez with Senator Robert Duncan, Emily Hemphill with Representative Diane Patrick, Sara Kincaid with Representative Mark Strama, Courtney Lewis with Senator Royce West, Ashleigh Myers with Senator Kel Seliger, Meaghan Nowell with Representative Craig Eiland, Jennifer Stanley with Representative Burt Solomons, and Allison Winney with Speaker Joe Straus; 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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the 2011 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. Patrick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 791 was adopted by the House on March 15, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House