SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 770
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the 2011 class of Governor William P. Clements, Jr.,
  Scholars, for their commitment to public service and public policy; and
         WHEREAS, These young students are participating in the
  Conservative 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 William P. Clements, Jr., 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 Conservative 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, The members of the inaugural class of this special
  program are Ashley Kim, Travis McCormick, John Ruff, Tim Ross,
  Desiree Smith, Ashley Westenhover, and Adrian Resendez; their
  time at the Texas Legislature will augment their college
  coursework in civics, government, and history and will provide a
  unique learning experience as they pursue their interest in
  public service; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend the Governor William P. Clements,
  Jr., Scholars on their dedication to public policy and service to
  their state and nation and extend to them best wishes for success
  in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Patrick
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 18, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate