81R6127 CBE-F
By: Craddick H.R. No. 195
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Ted Collins, Jr., who is the recipient of the 2008 Top
Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association; and
WHEREAS, Ted Collins began his career in the Permian Basin as
a petroleum engineer with Pan American Petroleum Corporation in
Andrews in 1960; although his remarkable career has taken him all
across North America, he has called Midland his home since he opened
his first office there more than four decades ago, and he still
touts the advantages of participating in the oil and gas industry in
the Permian Basin; and
WHEREAS, Ted's father, C. O. Ted Collins, was one of Fort
Worth's pioneer oilmen, and following in his footsteps, Ted has
carved out an exceptionally successful oil and gas career; for his
many contributions to the industry and for his dedication to the
American Association of Professional Landmen and the Permian Basin
Landmen's Association, he was honored with a lifetime achievement
award in 2006; and
WHEREAS, One of the founders of Fort Worth's American Quasar
Petroleum Company, he also served as president of Houston Natural
Gas, which became Enron, during the 1980s; he was president of
Collins and Ware, Incorporated, from 1988 to 2000; he then served as
president of Collins and Ware Investments Company, and he is
currently active in the Permian Basin as chairman and chief
executive officer of Patriot Resources Partners, LLC; Mr. Collins
is also active in the Barnett Shale gas play in North Texas and the
Bakken Shale oil play in North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his significant contributions to the
oil and gas industry, Ted Collins has served on The University of
Texas Development Board and in a number of civic capacities in the
Midland community, and he is highly respected for his leadership
and exceptional accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Ted Collins, Jr., on the prominent role
he has played in the oil and gas industry and extend to him
congratulations on earning the Permian Basin Petroleum
Association's 2008 Top Hand Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Collins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.