SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Kirk Edwards, who has been named the 2015 Entrepreneur
of the Year by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to a
member of the chamber who has exhibited sustained success, made
innovations to products and services, been responsible for an
increase in sales, responded effectively to challenges, and
played an active role in the community; and
WHEREAS, Kirk Edwards is president and chief executive
officer of Latigo Petroleum, LLC, which manages, operates, and
exploits diverse oil and gas assets across the United States and
Mexico; he also serves as lead manager for a number of energy and
mineral interests, including those of the Mayo Foundation for
Medical Education and Research; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
Mr. Edwards has served on numerous boards and committees that
have greatly contributed to the quality of life in the Permian
Basin, including the Medical Center Hospital System Foundation
and the Midland Odessa Transportation Initiative, and he is a
member of the United Way Pillars Club; he served on the Odessa
City Council and was inducted into the Odessa Business Hall of
Fame, and he has worked tirelessly to bring Division II football
to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin; and
WHEREAS, Kirk Edwards has had a profound impact on the
energy industry and on the community of Odessa, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition for his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Kirk Edwards on his many contributions
to his profession and his community and extend to him
congratulations on being named the 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate