H.C.R. No. 15
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Don Sparks is being inducted into the Petroleum Hall
of Fame on April 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The Petroleum Hall of Fame, established in 1967 by
the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, recognizes
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the
petroleum industry and set inspiring examples of exemplary service,
good character, and high achievement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks joined the Shell Oil Company after
graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in
petroleum engineering; following his service in the U.S. Navy, he
returned to Shell as an exploitation engineer in charge of the
drilling and completion procedures for development wells in West
Texas; and
WHEREAS, After working for Freeport Oil Co. and Bailey,
Sipes, Williamson and Runyan, Mr. Sparks formed Discovery
Operating in 1973; over the years, the company has grown to
encompass 31 employees and 420 wells that produce 10,700 barrels of
crude and condensate and 13 million cubic feet of natural gas per
day; and
WHEREAS, Don Sparks has distinguished himself as a successful
and influential figure in an industry that is a vital part of the
Texas economy, and it is truly fitting that he should receive this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
congratulate Don Sparks 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. Sparks 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. 15 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 15 was adopted by the Senate on
March 13, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor