83R15136 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scott Sheffield, a respected engineer and
businessman, is being inducted into the Petroleum Hall of Fame on
April 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Petroleum Hall of Fame, which is based at the
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, recognizes individuals
who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the
petroleum industry or who have inspired others through their
achievements, service, or strength of character; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas, Mr. Sheffield
began his career as a reservoir engineer with Amoco Production
Company; he went on to become the fifth employee of Parker & Parsley
Petroleum Company in Midland in 1979, and 12 years later, he was
named chair and CEO of the business; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Sheffield's direction, Parker & Parsley
merged with MESA, Inc., in 1997 to form Pioneer Natural Resources
Company; as CEO and chair of the board, he oversees an operation
that is considered a world leader in developing liquids-rich shale
plays and ranks as the third most active operator in the United
States; his corporate stewardship has also resulted in Pioneer
being named the leading energy company in the Top 100 Places to Work
in both the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sheffield has shared his expertise with the
National Petroleum Council, America's Natural Gas Alliance, and the
Maguire Energy Institute of the SMU Cox School of Business; and
WHEREAS, Through his inspired innovation, Scott Sheffield
has distinguished himself as a successful and influential figure in
an industry that is such a vital part of the Texas economy, and it is
appropriate to take this opportunity to recognize him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Scott Sheffield on his induction
into the Petroleum Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sheffield as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.