88R20977 EME-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 97
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of H. Philip Whitworth of Austin, who passed away on
November 10, 2022, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Harry Philip Whitworth and Edna Widén
Whitworth, "Flip" Whitworth was born in Austin on February 25,
1947, and grew up with a brother, Gary, and two sisters, Julie and
Ann; he graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School, where he
excelled in both academics and athletics; as a student at The
University of Texas at Austin, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta
fraternity and formed many lifelong friendships; he completed both
his bachelor's and law degrees with honors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitworth joined the Scott, Douglass & McConnico
firm just a year after its founding; he became an expert in oil,
gas, and energy law and served in a number of leadership positions,
including as chair of the State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas, and Mineral
Law Section and the Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production
Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Natural
Resources, Energy and Environmental Law; over the years, he was
frequently called upon as a guest lecturer at his alma mater; he
received the prestigious Ernest E. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas and Energy Law in 2016; for 25
years, he served his firm as hiring partner; with his warmth, charm,
and keen eye for talent, he was ideally suited to this role; he was a
mentor to many, and his smile and infectious laughter brightened
days at the office for all; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Whitworth shared a
fulfilling marriage with his wife, Suzie, and he took great pride in
his children, Scott and Anne, and grandchildren, Rhett and Wesley;
he was a loyal, thoughtful friend and a man of strong faith; in his
free time, he enjoyed playing golf, traveling, cheering for his
Longhorns, and giving back to his community; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Flip Whitworth
has left behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of H. Philip "Flip" Whitworth and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Suzie Page Whitworth; to his children, Gary Scott Whitworth
and his wife, Lisle, and Anne Ashley Whitworth-Stich and her
husband, Mark; to his stepson, James Aaron Page; to his
grandchildren, Rhett and Wesley; to his sisters, Julie Moore and
Ann Messer and her husband, Bill; and to his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Flip Whitworth.