83R24658 BPG-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 1896
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Tom Craddick was 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, honors individuals who
have made exceptional contributions to the development of the
petroleum industry or who have inspired others through their
achievements, service, or strength of character; and
WHEREAS, Recognized in the Hall of Fame for his outstanding
support of the Permian Basin and the state's oil and gas industry,
Tom Craddick has represented Midland in the Texas House of
Representatives since 1969, when he became one of just nine
Republicans in the House; he quickly gained prominence as a member
of the bipartisan reformist group known as "The Dirty 30," which
advocated for changes in House ethics rules; and
WHEREAS, Representative Craddick eventually helped his party
gain the majority in the House for the first time in 130 years, and
he served as the first Republican speaker from 2003 to 2009; over
the course of a career spanning more than four decades, he has
served on numerous legislative committees, and he currently shares
his expertise as a member of the Energy Resources and State Affairs
Committees; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University with both
bachelor's and master's degrees, he owns Craddick Properties, a
Midland investment business, and is president of Craddick, Inc.; he
is also a business development representative for Rapid Drilling
and Chem Rock, an oilfield supply company; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, Speaker Craddick received the Top Hand
Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, which cited his
deep knowledge of oil and gas issues and his advocacy in behalf of
the industry; his numerous accolades further include the Hats Off!
Award from the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners
Association; and
WHEREAS, Tom Craddick has distinguished himself as a highly
effective leader in an industry that is a vital part of the Texas
economy, and his accomplishments indeed merit special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Tom Craddick 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 Speaker Craddick as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.