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