H.R. No. 141



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Distinguished Texan Hally Bryan Clements of 
Victoria will celebrate her 80th birthday on May 27, 2004, and this 
occasion offers a fitting opportunity to honor this esteemed woman; 
and
	WHEREAS, A native of Houston, she is a graduate of the Madeira 
School and Vassar College, where she received a bachelor of science 
degree in mathematics; after operating a successful cattle ranch in 
Canada for many years, she and her husband, Thurman, relocated to 
Kerrville in 1974 and eventually settled in Victoria, where they 
are active members of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Clements has served on the boards of the 
Victoria Regional Museum Association, the Junior League, and the 
Victoria Country Club; she is a founding member of the Court 
Appointed Special Advocates advisory board and is the driving force 
behind the Victoria County Republican Women; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime supporter of the Republican Party in 
Texas, she has served as a delegate to nearly every district and 
state Republican convention; at the 2000 Republican State 
Convention, this dedicated individual received a rare honor when 
she was elected to represent the State of Texas as a presidential 
elector, and she proudly cast her vote for George W. Bush, who 
became our nation's 43rd president; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating passion and commitment in all she has 
undertaken, Hally Bryan Clements has truly achieved success in her 
many endeavors, and it is a privilege to recognize her as she 
celebrates her 80th birthday; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Hally Bryan Clements 
on the joyous occasion of her 80th birthday and extend to her best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Clements as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Morrison

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 141 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House