Journal of the House of Representatives of Texas: 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Page: 3
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011 HOUSE JOURNAL - 1st Day
dysfunctional state government. Over the last decade, Texas added nearly 4.3
million residents-a 20.6 percent increase, compared to a national growth rate of
only 9.7 percent. And today, 25 million people call Texas home. We do recognize
that success and rapid growth often bring challenges and uncertainties, but I am
confident that I would rather be in Texas with our state's economic position than
in any other state in America right now. Our nation's economic downturn will
not go away in a few days, or even a few weeks. But with hard work and sacrifice
it will improve. And accordingly, the business of our state must go forward, for
the people of Texas expect and deserve no less.
The responsibility that lies before you is considerable, but Texans have great
faith in you to continue what works well for our state and to modify what you
believe requires attention. As a mother and a grandmother, I would ask that you
stand firm in your resolve as you ensure a Texas that is just as successful for our
children and grandchildren, for they are our most precious natural resource.
Reflecting upon the tasks before you, I am reminded of an old maritime
saying: 'Strong ships are safe in port, but that's not what they're built for.' Ladies
and gentlemen of this esteemed institution, you are the strong ships that will
guide our great state toward its continued prosperity. And over the course of the
next 140 days, there will be times when you are sailing with the wind, and other
times when you might feel as though you are working against it. But I submit to
you that what matters most is the direction Texas is moving, and that direction
must remain forward. As you intently chart the course of our state, I encourage
you to move full speed ahead so that Texas will continue to advance, and not
merely drift, or worse, become lost at sea like so many other states have during
these times.
Members, as your secretary of state, it is my intent to honor your authority
over this distinguished institution, proceeding with the utmost respect for this
body and its established processes. May God bless the Texas House of
Representatives, today's proceedings, and may he continue to bless the great
State of Texas.
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Secretary Andrade recognized the reading clerk, who announced the
temporary officers and employees for the House of Representatives of the
Eighty-Second Legislature.
Parliamentarian, Chris Griesel
Chief Clerk .Robert Haney
Journal Clerk. . Julia Bass
Sergeant-at-Arms Rod Welsh
Voting Clerk Jennifer Teigen Doran
Reading Clerk, Emily Brandt
Committee Coordinator Stacey Nicchio
Chaplains .Daniel Nicholas Cardinal DiNardo and Tyrone Gordon
Doorkeeper Alana Gutierrez
Honorary Pages. Victoria Pilar Gutierrez, Joshua David Riddle, Isabella Denise
Phelps, J. M. Lozano III, Niya Marie Farias, Xzavier Gabriel Farias, Armando
Pedro Walle, Cadence Joy Elkins, Kathryn Elizabeth King, Austin Noble
Stockstill, Blake Daniel Stockstill, Kirby James Lehman, Cinco Demi Guillen,
Cannon Barrett Creighton, Mia Simone Patrick, Molli Ann Villarreal, Nicholas
Westbrook Johnson, Averie Grasmick, Judah Christopher Riedland, Mason Lance
Reams, Peyton Grace Langford, Adelyn Claire Moseley, Cade Sullivan3
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