SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 627
WHEREAS, The year 2015 marks the 35th anniversary of the
founding of Young Conservatives of Texas, and the Texas Senate is
pleased to recognize this significant milestone in the
organization's history; and
WHEREAS, A group of 177 students met in Austin at the
Stephen F. Austin Hotel on Texas Independence Day, March 2, 1980,
to establish Young Conservatives of Texas; and
WHEREAS, A nonpartisan and independent youth organization,
Young Conservatives of Texas was founded to attract students who
believe in a conservative philosophy of government and to afford
those students the opportunity to participate effectively in the
political process; and
WHEREAS, Young Conservatives of Texas is dedicated to
promoting its Statement of Principles, including the beliefs
that the Constitution was instituted for the protection of
God-given rights, that the American system of Federalism,
describing limited government and state sovereignty, serves to
protect those rights, that economic freedom and the free
enterprise system are essential to liberty, and that the aim of
American foreign policy should be the protection of the freedom
of the American people; and
WHEREAS, For three and a half decades, Young Conservatives
of Texas has served as a strong force on college campuses
throughout the state, regularly hosting speakers and events
representing a wide range of conservative thought; and
WHEREAS, The organization is well known for inspiring
young people in our state to become involved in politics, for
maintaining an active presence as a lobby at the Texas
Legislature, and for placing alumni in all levels of government
and public policy, including the Texas Legislature and
Congress; and
WHEREAS, Young Conservatives of Texas also maintains a
long running and respected set of legislative ratings that assess
the actions of members of the Texas Legislature according to
their adherence to conservative principles; and
WHEREAS, The group successfully advocates for conservative
candidates during both primary and general elections, through
block walking, phone banks, straw polls, and contributions
through its political action committee; moreover, it was
instrumental in the election of both Lieutenant Governor Dan
Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton during the past election
cycle; and
WHEREAS, Young Conservatives of Texas has benefited from
the dedicated leadership of 23 state chairmen: Steve Munisteri
(1980), Gary Nelson (1981), Greg Robertson (1982), Frank Reilly
(1982-1986), Richard Munisteri (1987), Steve Stockman
(1987-1988), Paul Bartley (1988-1989), Sharin Shafer
(1990-1991), Scott Gaille (1991-1992), Andy Panos (1992-1993),
Shawn Roberts (1993), David Guenthner (1994), Robert Johnson
(1994-1996), Robert Means (1996-1997), Fred Tate (1997-1999),
Liz Farrell (1999), Brent Tantillo (2000), Chris Allen
(2001-2003), David Rushing (2003-2005), Randy Samuelson
(2005-2006), David White (2006-2009), Elizabeth White
(2009-2011), and Jeff Morris (2011-Present); and
WHEREAS, The group has many notable alumni, including
former Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri,
United States Senator Rand Paul, United States Congressman Jeb
Hensarling, and former United States Congressman Steve
Stockman; and
WHEREAS, The members of Young Conservatives of Texas have
consistently worked hard to promote the conservative principles
in which they believe, and they have contributed their time and
energy to many political campaigns; on March 2, 2015, they
celebrated their group's numerous achievements during the past
three and a half decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 35th anniversary of Young
Conservatives of Texas and extend to its members sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Perry
Bettencourt Hall Kolkhorst Bettencourt Hall Kolkhorst
Bettencourt Hall Kolkhorst
Birdwell Hancock Nelson Birdwell Hancock Nelson
Birdwell Hancock Nelson
Burton Huffines Schwertner Burton Huffines Schwertner
Burton Huffines Schwertner
Campbell Taylor of Galveston Campbell Taylor of Galveston
Campbell Taylor of Galveston
Estes Taylor of Collin Estes Taylor of Collin
Estes Taylor of Collin
Patrick, President of the Senate
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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
Bettencourt Hall Kolkhorst
Birdwell Hancock Nelson
Burton Huffines Schwertner
Campbell Taylor of Galveston
Estes Taylor of Collin