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Senate
Resolution 983
By:
Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Johnson of the 1st, Reed of
the 35th, Seabaugh of the 28th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Dr. Charles S. Bullock, III; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Dr. Charles S. Bullock, III, is a distinguished political science professor at
the University of Georgia and one of the foremost authorities on legislative
politics and Southern politics in the country, and his contributions to the
University of Georgia and the State of Georgia are immeasurable;
and
WHEREAS,
he is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious
honor of being named the Richard B. Russell Professor of Political Science at
the University of Georgia; the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor,
the highest teaching award at the University of Georgia; and receiving the
William A. Owens Award, recognizing his excellence in research and creative
activity; and
WHEREAS,
as the University of Georgia Legislative Intern Program director since 1973, Dr.
Bullock has been instrumental in the academic development of more than three
decades of University of Georgia student interns, many of whom have become
prominent figures in Georgia politics and other professions; and
WHEREAS,
his passion for Southern politics is evident as he is notorious for doing the
best Eugene Talmadge impersonation in the South; and
WHEREAS,
he is a past president of the Southern Political Science Association and the
Georgia Political Science Association and a past chair of the Legislative
Studies Group; and
WHEREAS,
he is the author of 18 books and over 160 articles and book chapters; he is
involved in numerous professional organization activities and serves on various
editorial boards; and he provides reviews for numerous publications, books, and
organizations; and
WHEREAS,
he has made numerous guest appearances on radio and television shows, has served
as an expert witness to congressmen and legislative committees, and has provided
consultation to private companies, colleges, law firms, and attorneys general,
performing all these activities while being actively involved in teaching and
serving the University of Georgia community.
WHEREAS,
his wife, Frances, and his two grown daughters, Beth and Rebecca, have been a
constant base of support throughout his exemplary career.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
and commend Dr. Charles Bullock, III, for his outstanding and exemplary service
to education, politics, his community, this state, and our nation.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dr. Charles Bullock, III.