SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 770
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 2011 class of Governor William P. Clements, Jr.,
Scholars, for their commitment to public service and public policy; and
WHEREAS, These young students are participating in the
Conservative Legislative Study Program, which is hosted by the
Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute; this exemplary
program seeks to train, support, and sustain the next generation
of leaders and public servants, instilling in them the values and
work ethic of former Governor William P. Clements, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Governor William P. Clements, Jr., overcame the
misfortunes that befell his family during the Great Depression to
create the world's largest offshore drilling company; he won an
upset victory to become the state's first Republican governor
since Reconstruction, bringing his business acumen to state
government and focusing on such issues as sound budgeting, crime
prevention, and economic diversification; and
WHEREAS, The Conservative Legislative Study Program is the
only program of its kind to bring conservative students to Austin
so that they may gain valuable experience in leadership and
public service by working directly with members of the Texas
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, The members of the inaugural class of this special
program are Ashley Kim, Travis McCormick, John Ruff, Tim Ross,
Desiree Smith, Ashley Westenhover, and Adrian Resendez; their
time at the Texas Legislature will augment their college
coursework in civics, government, and history and will provide a
unique learning experience as they pursue their interest in
public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Governor William P. Clements,
Jr., Scholars on their dedication to public policy and service to
their state and nation and extend to them best wishes for success
in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Patrick
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate