TITLE: Recognizing the Governor William P. Clements, Jr., Scholars.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Governor William P. Clements, Jr., Scholars.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the third 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, instilling in them the values and work ethic of former Governor William P. Clements, Jr.; and WHEREAS, Governor William P. Clements, Jr., 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, The members of the third class of this special program are Philip Collins, Matthew Hester, Chelsey McGee, Patrick Price, Taylor Turner, and Jacqueline Walker; their time at the Texas Legislature will augment their college coursework in civics, government, and history and 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, 83rd 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. Patrick President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2013.