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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Don Sparks is being inducted into the Petroleum Hall |
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of Fame on April 30, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The Petroleum Hall of Fame, established in 1967 by |
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the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, recognizes |
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individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the |
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petroleum industry and set inspiring examples of exemplary service, |
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good character, and high achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sparks joined the Shell Oil Company after |
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graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in |
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petroleum engineering; following his service in the U.S. Navy, he |
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returned to Shell as an exploitation engineer in charge of the |
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drilling and completion procedures for development wells in West |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, After working for Freeport Oil Co. and Bailey, |
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Sipes, Williamson and Runyan, Mr. Sparks formed Discovery |
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Operating in 1973; over the years, the company has grown to |
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encompass 31 employees and 420 wells that produce 10,700 barrels of |
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crude and condensate and 13 million cubic feet of natural gas per |
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day; and |
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WHEREAS, Don Sparks has distinguished himself as a successful |
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and influential figure in an industry that is a vital part of the |
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Texas economy, and it is truly fitting that he should receive this |
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prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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congratulate Don Sparks on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of |
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Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Sparks as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |