S.R. No. 672 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Former Governor William P. Clements, Jr., will 1-3 celebrate his 78th birthday on April 13, 1995, and the members 1-4 of this chamber are proud to join with his family and friends 1-5 in recognizing this grand occasion; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Governor Clements was born and 1-7 reared in Dallas, where he continued his education at Southern 1-8 Methodist University; like many Texans of his generation, he 1-9 sought his fortune in the oil fields as a young man, working 1-10 as a roughneck and driller in the late 1930s; and 1-11 WHEREAS, His success in the oil industry led him to found 1-12 SEDCO, Inc., in 1947, and he served as chairman of the board and 1-13 chief executive officer of that company for many years; he later 1-14 used his vast expertise and experience to serve his colleagues as 1-15 president of the American Association of Oil Well Drilling 1-16 Contractors; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Governor Clements began his eminent career in 1-18 public service as deputy secretary of the United States Department 1-19 of Defense from 1973 to 1977; he served on presidential commissions 1-20 examining issues of strategic forces and Central American conflict, 1-21 and in recognition of his outstanding efforts, he was awarded the 1-22 department's Distinguished Public Service medal and received the 1-23 Bronze Palm from President Gerald Ford; and 2-1 WHEREAS, He served as Governor of Texas from 1979 to 1982, 2-2 and again from 1987 to 1990, becoming the state's first Republican 2-3 governor since Reconstruction; his dedication and vision during 2-4 a time of unprecedented economic and political change inspired his 2-5 colleagues to elect him to leadership positions in the Southern 2-6 Governors Association and the National Governors Association; and 2-7 WHEREAS, During his second term, Governor Clements was at 2-8 the forefront of efforts to repair and restore the historic State 2-9 Capitol, which had suffered under the strain of overcrowding and 2-10 a recent fire; on April 21, 1995, after nine years of hard work 2-11 and painstaking attention to detail, the Capitol Rededication 2-12 Ceremony will officially open a new chapter in this building's 2-13 history, and all Texans will be able to enjoy the fruits of 2-14 Governor Clements's most significant public works project; and 2-15 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, this distinguished 2-16 gentleman has enjoyed the love and support of his gracious wife, 2-17 Rita Crocker Clements, and two children, B. Gill Clements and 2-18 Nancy Clements Seay; and 2-19 WHEREAS, This year marks the 150th year of Texas statehood, 2-20 and as we commemorate this august occasion it is only fitting that 2-21 we pause to honor some of the great leaders that have guided Texas 2-22 throughout its proud history; William P. Clements, Jr., is one such 2-23 distinguished leader, and the members of this chamber are proud 2-24 to recognize his many contributions to the Lone Star State on 2-25 the occasion of his birthday; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-2 74th Legislature, hereby congratulate William P. Clements, Jr., 3-3 former Governor of Texas, on the occasion of his birthday and 3-4 extend to him warmest best wishes for many more years of success 3-5 and happiness; and, be it further 3-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 3-7 prepared for Governor Clements as an expression of high regard 3-8 by the Texas Senate. 3-9 Shapiro 3-10 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff 3-11 Barrientos Leedom Rosson 3-12 Bivins Lucio Sibley 3-13 Brown Luna Sims 3-14 Cain Madla Truan 3-15 Ellis Moncrief Turner 3-16 Gallegos Montford Wentworth 3-17 Galloway Nelson West 3-18 Harris Nixon Whitmire 3-19 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini 3-20 Bullock, President of the Senate 3-21 ______________________________________ 3-22 President of the Senate 3-23 I hereby certify that the above 3-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-25 on April 12, 1995. 4-1 ______________________________________ 4-2 Secretary of the Senate 4-3 ______________________________________ 4-4 Member, Texas Senate