SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 553
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
King, Campbell, Hughes
Kolkhorst, Middleton, Paxton
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate