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

89(R) HR 1014 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House