On Veterans Day, Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks and administered the New Lawyer Oath at the Governor’s Mansion to Texas veterans who will now begin their careers in law.
“All of us owe an extraordinary debt of gratitude for everybody who served,” Abbott said in a press release. “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.”
During the ceremony, Abbott swore in the veterans who recently passed the bar exam. He thanked those who served for their dedication in the military and who now serve in law firms and courts across Texas. Abbott also highlighted critical initiatives like Operation Welcome Home and Hiring Red, White and You! to ensure Texas veterans have support needed to be successful in their civilian lives.
Joining Abbott at the ceremony was former Supreme Court of Texas Justice Craig Enoch, University of Texas School of Law Dean Robert Chesney, and Haynes Boone Associate Alexander Clark.
PHOTO: Gov. Greg Abbott (center) poses with veterans sworn in as attorneys on November 11 at the Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin. Photo courtesy of The Office of the Texas Governor.