In a ceremony that honored service twice over, Texas Governor Greg Abbott stood at the helm of a gathering at the Governor's Mansion, officiating the New Lawyer Oath for a cohort of freshly minted attorneys – all of whom are also Texas veterans, as reported by the Texas Governor website. Onlookers and supporters watched as these dedicated individuals, having already pledged to defend their country, prepared to serve justice within its borders.
According to the Texas Governor website, with a nod to the sacrifices made by military personnel, Governor Abbott extended his gratitude, emphasizing the intertwined strengths of military and economic might and their conduit to freedom, "All of us owe an extraordinary debt of gratitude for everybody who served, without our military might, we wouldn't have the economic might and freedom that we have today, thank you for your service, and congratulations to you all for passing the bar exam” he expressed; the valor of those transitioning from military life to the rule of law could not have been made clearer.
Governor Abbott highlighted state programs Operation Welcome Home and Hiring Red, White, and You!, which support veterans transitioning to civilian careers, during a ceremonial swearing-in of new veteran lawyers. The ceremony recognized the veterans’ military service and their entry into the legal profession.
Notable attendees at the ceremony included former Supreme Court of Texas Justice Craig Enoch, University of Texas School of Law Dean Robert Chesney, and Haynes Boone Associate Alexander Clark.
