89R10320 DSH-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 44
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Autry C. Stephens is being posthumously inducted
into the Petroleum Hall of Fame on April 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1967 by the Permian Basin Petroleum
Museum in Midland, the Petroleum Hall of Fame recognizes
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the
development of the petroleum industry or have served as inspiring
examples to those in the industry; and
WHEREAS, Autry Stephens was born in Comanche County in 1938;
he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum
engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and after
working with various oil companies, he founded a sole
proprietorship in 1979, which transformed into Endeavor Energy
Resources, LP, in 2000; under his leadership, the company grew to
become one of the largest private oil and gas operators in the
Permian Basin; known for fostering a culture of innovation within
the industry, Mr. Stephens pioneered techniques for maximizing
production; moreover, he was an active philanthropist until his
passing in 2024, and his company supported such organizations as
Habitat for Humanity and the Museum of the Southwest; and
WHEREAS, Through his tremendous vision, energy, and business
acumen, Autry Stephens achieved a rare degree of success in the
dynamic oil and gas industry, and he is indeed a worthy addition to
the Petroleum Hall of Fame; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor the memory of Autry C. Stephens on the occasion of his
posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame and pay
tribute to his life and legacy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.