H.C.R. No. 45
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Peggy Case Worthington 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 worthy
examples to their peers; and
WHEREAS, Following her graduation from Arkansas State
University, Peggy Worthington embarked on her career in the oil and
gas business in the 1970s; after moving to the Dallas area, she was
employed by such companies as Max Williams and Penn Resources; she
went on to work as an independent landman before being hired by ARCO
Oil and Gas and transferring to Midland in 1989; she later joined
Samson Resources in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and in 2002, she returned to
Midland to open an exploration office for the company; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Mrs. Worthington became a staff member of
Bold Energy, eventually rising to the title of vice president of
land and business development; during her tenure in that position,
she oversaw the acquisition of more than 62,000 net acres across
Texas and New Mexico, and she continued to assist with contracts and
agreements after her retirement; highly respected in her industry,
she was honored by the American Association of Professional Landmen
as the 2013 Landman of the Year; moreover, she earned a sterling
reputation for her negotiation and mentorship skills, and through
her advocacy, she helped create opportunities for other women in
the petroleum sector; she passed away in 2019 at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, A trailblazer and a champion of the oil and gas
industry, Peggy Worthington built a legacy that will continue to
resonate in the years to come, and she 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 Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of
her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame and pay
tribute to her life and achievements; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 45 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 45 was adopted by the Senate on
March 19, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor