88R8691 TBO-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 23
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lori Blong was elected mayor of the City of Midland
in November 2022; and
WHEREAS, The first woman to become the city's mayor, Lori
Blong brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role;
she has represented District 4 on the Midland City Council for three
years, and she has served as mayor pro tempore as well as council
liaison for the Midland Development Corporation; she is also a
member of Congressman August Pfluger's Energy Task Force and the
Permian Basin Petroleum Association board, and she is a founding
member of the Midland Quality of Place Conservancy; in addition,
she is a former president of Midland Habitat for Humanity, which she
continues to serve as a member of the board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Early in her career, Mayor Blong taught social
studies at Coronado High School in El Paso; she went on to cofound
Octane Energy with her husband, Jared, in 2013, and today, she is
responsible for negotiations, administrative oversight, and
financial management; she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology
from Hardin-Simmons University as well as postgraduate teacher
certifications in history and social studies; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mayor Blong benefits from the
love and support of her husband, Jared, and she takes great pride in
their three children; she is a devoted congregant of Stonegate
Fellowship church, where she also teaches Bible studies; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of her community, Lori Blong
can reflect with great pride on her contributions to its strength
and prosperity as she takes on this challenging new role; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Honorable Lori Blong on her election as
mayor of the City of Midland and extend to her sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Blong as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.