89R20532 HMR-D
By: King S.R. No. 395
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the ninth 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 ninth class consists of Nicole Chen,
Gabrielle Diedrick, Kirbie Faour, Santiago Gotera, Aiden Hunter,
Katelynn Johnson, Jace Jones, Madison Koehn, Chloe Laws, Owen Lowe,
Madelyn Miller, Lindy Ochoa, Julia Patterson, Ryan Petersburg,
Clayton Quinn, Tristen Shewmake, Caitlyn Stearns, Meadow Votis, and
Ethridge Zachary; and
WHEREAS, By taking part in this special program, these
outstanding individuals 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 89th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the members of the ninth 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
Senate.