82R29135 BPG-D
By: Dukes H.R. No. 2295
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon, state
representative for District 120, has established the McClendon
Legislative Scholars Program at The University of Texas at San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, the McClendon Scholars Program, which is
also known as the UTSA Legislative Scholars Program, has provided
students with the chance to work full-time at the State Capitol
during legislative sessions; Representative McClendon worked with
Dr. Richard Gamitta, director of the university's Institute for Law
and Public Affairs, to create this program, which allows
participants to expand their knowledge and gain firsthand
experience in Texas politics and government; and
WHEREAS, Representative McClendon has worked closely with
UTSA and many donors to develop this prestigious program, which
includes a $10,000 stipend; for the 82nd Legislative Session, she
raised sufficient funds to offer this unique opportunity to 10
students, the largest class of scholars to date; by the end of this
session, 26 McClendon Scholars will have successfully completed the
program, and a number of its alumni have gone on to pursue careers
in public service after graduation; and
WHEREAS, By creating this significant initiative,
Representative McClendon has enhanced the educational experience
of a select group of young Texans, and in so doing, she is helping
prepare a future generation of leaders; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon for
her efforts in establishing and supporting the McClendon
Legislative Scholars Program and congratulate her on its success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Representative McClendon as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.