Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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1	1	89R21763 BPG-D
2	2	By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 132
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7	7	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
8	8	WHEREAS, Residents of Midland are mourning the loss of former
9	9	mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at
10	10	the age of 86; and
11	11	WHEREAS, The son of Carroll and Evelyn Thomas, Carroll Thomas
12	12	was born in Houston on October 26, 1938; he graduated from Midland
13	13	High School and went on to earn both his bachelor's and master's
14	14	degrees in geology from Texas Tech University; in 1968, he married
15	15	the former Georgia Lee Hall, and they raised two children, Brian and
16	16	Christy; another son, Craig, died in infancy; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas began his career with Mobil Oil
18	18	Corporation and eventually established his own consulting
19	19	practice; recognized widely for his expertise in exploration and
20	20	production geology, particularly in the Delaware Basin, he made
21	21	significant scientific contributions; he received an Honorary
22	22	Lifetime Membership in the West Texas Geological Society in 1987;
23	23	and
24	24	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Thomas
25	25	served as president of the Rotary Club of Midland and gave
26	26	generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations,
27	27	including the Midland Jaycees, the Midland Chamber of Commerce, and
28	28	the Arthritis Foundation; he was also a deacon of First Baptist
29	29	Church and a founding member and elder of Stonegate Fellowship;
30	30	active in civic life, he was a member of several Republican Party
31	31	groups and took on key roles in political campaigns; he benefited
32	32	his fellow citizens as chair of the Midland Planning & Zoning
33	33	Commission, and during his years on the city council, he served a
34	34	term as mayor pro tem; he went on to hold the office of mayor from
35	35	1986 to 1992; under his able guidance, the city built a new central
36	36	fire station, added two floors to city hall, and acquired a new
37	37	police headquarters, and he also oversaw the research and design of
38	38	a new air terminal facility; he was known for his thoughtful and
39	39	gracious leadership; and
40	40	WHEREAS, Carroll Thomas lived a life that was rich in
41	41	professional achievements and civic contributions, and his
42	42	devotion to his family, his faith, and his community will remain a
43	43	lasting source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to
44	44	know him; now, therefore, be it
45	45	RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
46	46	hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carroll Morgan Thomas and extend
47	47	sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Georgia;
48	48	to his son, Brian, and his wife, Melissa; to his daughter, Christy;
49	49	to his grandchildren, Emma, Morgan, and Crystal and her husband,
50	50	Gabriel; to his great-grandchildren, Austin and Aiden; to his
51	51	brother, Steve, and his wife, Donna; and to his many other relatives
52	52	and friends; and, be it further
53	53	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
54	54	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
55	55	Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
56	56	Carroll Thomas.