HR1014 - Honoring the ninth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars.

      H.R. No. 1014       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 House of Representatives 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   House of Representatives.     Noble     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1014 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House