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