Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Eightieth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1 Page: 24
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80th LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION
I would like to extend a special thank you to Representative Morrison,
Representative Pefia, Representative Rose, Representative Gattis, Representative
Chisum, and Speaker Turner for nominating me. I want to also thank God for
giving us this opportunity to gather here this legislative session.
I want to start by acknowledging the efforts made by other speaker
candidates to win this post. Anyone who has run for this position or held it knows
its importance to all members of this body. I want to congratulate all who sought
to be elected and, through their efforts, encouraged serious dialogue about our
legislative process. I had numerous conversations with members during this
election period, and I can assure you I listened carefully. The conversations are
always instructive because people speak from their heart in these private
meetings.
I have served many terms in the house. This is the only elected position for
which I have ever run, because this is the body for which I have the utmost
respect and zeal. I have worked under six speakers. I tried to observe each of their
styles closely and to know each of them personally. Like all things, I was more
successful doing so with some than others.
The lesson I have learned over the long haul has been that this body works
well because members care about their issues and care about their constituents.
That is not to say there aren't disagreements within this body or disagreements
between the house and senate, or between us and the governor. That is part of
politics in a democracy.
I want to assure each and every one of you today that I believe my primary
responsibility as your elected leader is to fulfill your elected purpose. I hope it is
done efficiently and thoroughly, because six months is not long to perform two
years' worth of work. I want to be responsive to your personal needs, and I want
you to go forth and do the work for which you were elected. Do it with passion,
and do it with decorum.
We belong to the greatest legislative institution is all the 50 states. Our
diversity, intellect, and passion are unmatched by any other. Take your talents
where they lead you, and I will help you succeed. If in some way I fall short of
your expectations or needs, please tell me, and I will do my best to correct that
shortcoming.
Thank you all, again, for electing me speaker of the Texas House of
Representatives. I am greatly honored and humbled by your vote today. As a
husband, a father, and a grandfather, I also want to thank my family for the love
and support they have given me. And I want to especially thank Nadine, my
lovely wife, my partner, and my best friend.
Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day with your families and friends. May God
bless us all in this great endeavor.24
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Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Journal of the House of Representatives of the Regular Session of the Eightieth Legislature of the State of Texas, Volume 1, legislative document, 2007; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth97471/m1/28/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.