TITLE: Recognizing the fourth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their commitment to public service.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the fourth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their commitment to public service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the fourth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their commitment to public service and public policy; and WHEREAS, These young students 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 and instill 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, and he brought his business acumen to state government and focused 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, The members of the fourth class of this special program are Jessica Bearden, Trey Brown, Michelle Brucato, Richard Gee, Krista Harvey, Bradley Hurt, Ross Leake, and Jeff Stice; their time at the Texas Legislature will augment their collegecourseworkincivics,government,andhistoryand will provide a unique learning experience as they pursue their interest in public service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars on their dedication to public policy and service to their state and nation and extend to them best wishes for success in all their future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Taylor of Galveston, Fraser President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2015.