89R6687 KRT-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 21
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dennis Johnson is being presented with the Permian
Basin Petroleum Association's highest accolade, the Top Hand Award,
at its annual banquet on January 16, 2025, at the Petroleum Club of
Midland; and
WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree in petroleum
engineering from Texas A&M University in 1974, Mr. Johnson began
working in engineering and management with Exxon Corporation and
Union Texas Petroleum; in 1980, he joined Henry Petroleum
Corporation as vice president of drilling and production, guiding
the company through a period of growth and ultimately becoming
president, chief operating officer, and partner; in 2007, he
cofounded Summit Petroleum LLC and currently serves as its chair
and chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has contributed his time to a number of
organizations, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Association,
the Texas A&M University Petroleum Industry board, and the Texas
Public Policy Foundation Life:Powered project; he has also
supported such worthwhile causes as the Village at Manor Park,
United Way, and the Summit Center; moreover, he is an active member
of First Baptist Church, the Dallas chapter of First Liberty
Institute, the 21Wilberforce Global Freedom Center, and the Permian
Basin Fellowship of Christian Athletes; in recognition of his many
accomplishments, he has received the Permian Basin Petroleum
Pioneers Pioneering Technology Award, the Society of Petroleum
Engineers SW North America Region Service Award, and the Texas
Public Policy Foundation Sam Houston Award; he has also been named a
Lifetime Board Member of United Way of Midland; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson and his wife, Laquita, are the parents
of two children, Matt and Linsey, and they also take great pride in
their five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership, vision, and expertise,
Dennis Johnson has earned the lasting respect of his peers in the
petroleum industry, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top
Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum 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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.