SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 689
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the third 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
Clements 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 Clements 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 third class of this special
program are Philip Collins, Matthew Hester, Chelsey McGee,
Patrick Price, Taylor Turner, and Jacqueline Walker; 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, 83rd
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 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate