H.C.R. No. 134
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph I. O'Neill III of Midland has greatly
benefited his fellow citizens through his outstanding
contributions as a business and civic leader; and
WHEREAS, A native of Los Angeles, California, Joey O'Neill
earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Notre
Dame in 1967 and a master of business administration degree from the
University of Michigan in 1968; after completing his graduate
studies, he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army
12th Special Forces Group in 1968 and 1969, followed by five years
in the reserves, during which he was assigned to the 12th Special
Forces and the 458th Military Intelligence Detachment; and
WHEREAS, Since 1972, Mr. O'Neill has been a managing partner
in O'Neill Properties, Ltd., following in the footsteps of his late
father, the renowned oilman Joseph I. O'Neill Jr.; highly respected
by his peers in the industry, Joey O'Neill has played a prominent
role in the Texas Oil and Gas Association, serving as a district
vice president and as a member of the board and the executive
committee, and he has held several offices with the U.S. Oil and Gas
Association, the Independent Petroleum Association, and the
Permian Basin Petroleum Association; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back to his community,
Mr. O'Neill has been active with the Midland Chamber of Commerce as
a member of its board of directors and the Forward Midland
committee; his support of Midland Memorial Hospital has encompassed
such leadership responsibilities as chairing the hospital's
foundation and serving on its board of governors, board of
trustees, and strategic planning committee; moreover, he has held
the titles of president and campaign chair for the United Way of
Midland and has helped guide the Midland Symphony and Chorus
Association in addition to assisting numerous other organizations
and institutions, including Midland College and The University of
Texas of the Permian Basin; a longtime member of the Republican
Party, he has been a delegate to the party's national and state
conventions on a number of occasions and was regional finance chair
for George W. Bush's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns; and
WHEREAS, This tireless volunteer has remained a loyal alumnus
of Notre Dame, having served on the university's board of trustees
for many years; he has also lent his time and insight to the Notre
Dame Athletic Affairs Committee and has likewise been part of the
College of Engineering Advisory Council and the board of directors
for the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association, which he
previously led as president; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. O'Neill enjoys the love
and encouragement of Jan O'Neill, his devoted wife of 45 years; they
are the proud parents of a daughter, Catherine, and a son, Patrick,
and they have two treasured granddaughters, Molly and Maeve; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Joey O'Neill has set an
inspiring example of the good that one dedicated individual can
accomplish, and he may reflect with great pride on his sterling
record of service to his profession, his community, and his alma
mater; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Joseph I. O'Neill III for his exceptional achievements
as a business and civic leader 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. O'Neill as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 134 was adopted by the Senate on May
18, 2017, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor