Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Seventy-Sixth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1 Page: 9
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works hard and listens well. He respects your right to say what's on your
mind even if he doesn't agree with you. His knowledge of the process
cannot be equaled. Many of us may think we have seen it all, but Pete truly
has. And in spite of seeing it all, he is still here! Pete is sincere in his
belief that Texas can be an even better place than it is right now. And best
of all, he doesn't want to do it alone. He seeks the support, and the ideas,
of each one of us. We are all included in the process. That sincerity carries
over to you and me, and makes us better representatives, better people. Our
constituents get the true impression that we are trying, and wanting to do
what is right for Texas.
Pete is not a lecturer who insists that we see things his way, he is a
teacher who guides us to finding our own way.
For some of you, Austin is the real world because it is your home. For
most of us, "real Texas" is another place. It is the place we call home and
where our constituents live, work, and play. We will stay in this place for
approximately five months, then we will go home and explain to our
constituents what we did. The best way to represent our part of Texas is to
do the best we can to the best of our ability, leave partisan bickering for
someone else, and to elect someone who will guide us to doing a better job.
That person is Pete Laney.
Abraham Lincoln once said, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if
you want to test a man's character, give him power." We have given Pete
Laney power for six years, and his character has stood the test. Let's do it
again. It is with great pride, and for Texas, that I hereby nominate the
Honorable Pete Laney as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
The secretary of state recognized the Honorable Vilma Luna of Nueces
County, who seconded the nomination of the Honorable James E. "Pete"
Laney, speaking as follows:
Secretary Bomer, Governor Bush, members of the house, special guests.
I am pleased and personally honored to second the nomination of James E.
"Pete" Laney as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 76th
Regular Legislative Session.
Pete Laney is a house member, just like you and me. And yet, he has
never forgotten what that means. He knows that each of us is here to
represent our constituents-to be their vote and their voice. He asks little
of us. He asks that you work, and work you hard he will. He asks that you
represent the interests of your district, and exemplify the best for all Texans.
He asks you to be fair and decisive and allows you plenty of resources to
be informed on the issues.
He has often said and demonstrates, by his style of leadership, that we
must rise above partisan politics and do what is best for all of the people of
Texas.
Pete Laney believes in the importance of each of you and he has worked
to open the process to give each member the opportunity to participate in a
meaningful way.
Pete Laney knows that we cannot control the wind, but as legislators we
can adjust and direct the sails and work to create a government that helps
Texans help themselves. Speaker Laney has led this chamber in a positiveTuesday, January 12, 1999
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