H.R. No. 1262
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the eighth class of Governor William
P. Clements Jr. Scholars have distinguished themselves through
their commitment to public service and public policy; and
WHEREAS, These young men and women 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 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,
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, Scholars who have previously completed the Clements
Legislative Study Program now work in a variety of positions in and
around the Texas Legislature, including in the Texas House and
Senate, state agencies, political campaigns, policy research
institutions, and media organizations; and
WHEREAS, The program's eighth class consists of Olivia
Alexander, Morghan Armenta, Sydney Baker, Cameron Castillo,
Mika'ele Castro, Mary Grace Davidson, Bailey Halbert, Noah Huerta,
Jacquelyn Pillow, Zane Prince, Leah Shepherd, Trinity Smith,
Madeline Tillman, and Romana Vargas; and
WHEREAS, By taking part in this special program, the members
of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars are furthering their
understanding of civics, government, and history, and the knowledge
and skills they learn from their time at the Texas Capitol will
serve them well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the members of the eighth class of
Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their dedication to
public policy and for their service to their state and nation and
extend to them sincere best wishes for success in all their future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Noble
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1262 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House