Bill Text: TX HR618 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon Collection at St. Philip's College in San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Reported enrolled [HR618 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR618-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 618

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, St. Philip's College in San Antonio is unveiling the
Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon Collection with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony on February 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Jones McClendon served on the San Antonio City
Council for three years before winning election to the District 120
seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1996; over the course
of two decades of service in the state legislature, she gained
prominence for her advocacy in behalf of children and the elderly;
moreover, she distinguished herself as chair of the Rules and
Resolutions Committee and as chair of budget and oversight for the
Pensions and Investments Committee, as well as through her work as a
member of the Appropriations Committee and numerous other
committees; she is the recipient of a host of awards and honors,
including the 2006 Regional and State Legislator of the Year Awards
from the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards and the 2009
Outstanding Leadership Award from the Texas Criminal Justice
Coalition; she retired from office on January 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, St. Philip's College, which is the only institution
of higher education in the country to be federally designated as
both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic-Serving
Institution, has amassed an impressive collection of materials from
Ms. McClendon's time in office at both the municipal and state
levels; highlights from the archive are being placed on display,
including awards, certificates, diplomas, books, and photographs,
all of which help provide insight into her life and career; and
WHEREAS, A highly esteemed stateswoman, Ruth Jones McClendon
served her fellow citizens with tremendous commitment and
enthusiasm for nearly a quarter century; this collection stands as
a fitting tribute to her legacy, and it is sure to be a source of
inspiration for others who aspire to work in behalf of their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon Collection at St. Philip's College
and commend all those who helped bring this worthwhile project to
fruition; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for St. Philip's College as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Gervin-Hawkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 618 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House