SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 611
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the fourth 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 and instill in them the values and
work ethic of former governor William P. Clements Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Governor Clements 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, and he brought his business acumen to state
government and focused 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 fourth class of this special
program are Jessica Bearden, Trey Brown, Michelle Brucato,
Richard Gee, Krista Harvey, Bradley Hurt, Ross Leake, and Jeff
Stice; their time at the Texas Legislature will augment their
collegecourseworkincivics,government,andhistoryand
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, 84th
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.
Taylor of Galveston, Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate