85R17879 RMA-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 937
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike and Amy Clements of Gregg County are making a
positive and lasting difference in their community through their
outstanding philanthropic efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clements are the owners of the White
Oak-based Energy Weldfab, which manufactures oil and gas processing
equipment for companies across North America; since 2006, these
successful entrepreneurs have donated millions of dollars to a host
of worthy causes, nonprofits, and organizations, much of it
anonymously; and
WHEREAS, The couple have especially given back to the East
Texas community; alumni of Kilgore College, they have contributed
to scholarship funds and provided strong support to the men's and
women's athletic programs at their alma mater, which has inducted
them into its Hall of Fame; they have also contributed to The
University of Texas System, Texas Wesleyan University, and the
Sabine, Pine Tree, and White Oak Independent School Districts, as
well as given generously to two area women's shelters, to the East
Texas Treatment Center and HeartsWay Hospice, and to the Longview
Animal Care and Adoption Center; in addition, they have donated a
variety of vehicles to the Kilgore Fire Department, the East Texas
Oil Museum, Pink Heals of Gregg County, and the Brother's Keepers
Motorcycle Club; and
WHEREAS, Mike and Amy Clements are also ardent supporters of
numerous organizations that promote recreation and sports for young
people, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin, the Texas
Rangers Baseball Foundation, the First Tee of the Piney Woods, and
the Longhorn Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements has further distinguished himself
through his service as a board member for Gregg County Emergency
Services District No. 2 and Mid-America Christian University and as
president and scholarship committee chair for the American
Petroleum Institute; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their
fellow citizens, Mike and Amy Clements have contributed greatly to
the quality of life in Gregg County and beyond, and they are truly
deserving of recognition for their generosity and leadership; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mike and Amy Clements for their
exceptional philanthropy and extend to them sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Clements as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.