85R19075 BPG-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1135
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association
are gathering in Austin on March 28, 2017, in connection with their
legislative day; and
WHEREAS, In 1961, the association was formed by a group of
oilmen in West Texas and eastern New Mexico out of concerns over
increasing federal regulation of their industry; the organization
has since grown to become the nation's largest regional oil and gas
association, representing nearly 1,000 members across the country;
headquartered in Midland, it maintains offices in Austin and in
Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well; and
WHEREAS, The PBPA strives to ensure the safe and responsible
development of oil and gas resources; to that end, it educates
Permian Basin operators about best practices and encourages the
adoption of these measures; it advances careful stewardship of the
region's resources by promoting conservation efforts and
supporting programs that help operators be good neighbors in the
communities where they work; moreover, in recent years, the PBPA
entered into an innovative Dark Skies partnership with The
University of Texas McDonald Observatory to address light
pollution; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the PBPA has served as a voice
for the hardworking men and women in the oil and gas business;
today, it advocates not only for that industry but also for the
principles of states' rights, and it has scored a number of
victories against federal overreach and overregulation; and
WHEREAS, The Permian Basin Petroleum Association has greatly
benefited the industry and its members for more than a half century,
and its contributions are indeed worthy of special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 28, 2017, as Permian Basin
Petroleum Association Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
members of the organization sincere best wishes for an enjoyable
and productive event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for PBPA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.