TITLE: Recognizing Samuel P. Perry for his contributions to Baylor University.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Samuel P. Perry for his contributions to Baylor University.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Samuel P. Perry, an assistant professor for the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, who has recently been awarded tenure; and WHEREAS, Samuel Perry graduated from Baylor University with a degree in communication and history, and he earned his master's degree from the university in communication; he later continued his studies at Georgia State University, where he earned his doctoral degree in public communication, with a focus on public address and visual rhetoric; and WHEREAS, In 2011, Dr. Perry returned to Texas to join the Baylor University faculty; he is the instructor of record for six courses, and he leads a team of faculty members as the coordinator for the World of Rhetoric I and II courses; he also serves as the coordinator for a graduate fellowship between the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and the Communication department; and WHEREAS, Dr. Perry's ongoing research focuses on the intersection of text and image, specifically as that intersection relates to issues of race and African American identity; his work has been published in peer-reviewed articles, selected papers, and textbooks, and he has spoken at numerous conferences and for professional associations on current events as they relate to his research; and WHEREAS, Dr. Perry is a distinguished scholar who contributes his academic expertise in communication and rhetoric to textbooks and a number of academic journals; he sheds light on important issues that affect citizens and communities today and on the ways in which citizenship has been defined throughout American history; he is indeed deserving of recognition for his exceptional research and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Samuel P. Perry for his significant contributions to academia and extend to him congratulations on earning tenure at Baylor University; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2017.