88S40232 TBO-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 8
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John Billingsley of Dallas is receiving a
Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech Alumni Association
on November 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Tech Alumni Association honors
graduates of Texas Tech University who have made a significant
impact on the lives of others through their professional
achievements and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, John Billingsley earned his bachelor's degree in
business administration from Texas Tech in 1961, and before the age
of 25, he founded an accounting firm that became one of the largest
independently owned CPA firms in the state; in 1976, he purchased
Western State Bank of Midland, and over the six years he served as
its president and board chair, deposits increased from $10 million
to $150 million; he has also been successful in real estate
development; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Mr. Billingsley founded Tri Global Energy,
LLC, and under his able leadership as chair and CEO, the company
grew to become one of the largest wind developers in the United
States; he sold the business in September 2022; he founded and
currently serves as the chair and CEO of JBB Advanced Technologies,
which focuses on the development of advanced technology solutions
for a more sustainable future; he has been recognized at the state
and national levels for his contributions to the renewable energy
industry; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Texas Tech, and
John Billingsley is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate John Billingsley on being
named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni Association
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. Billingsley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.