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78R2776 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 22
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) is
honoring John Younger of Midland with its Top Hand award, given for
outstanding achievement and for contributions to the industry and
the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Younger graduated from McKinney High School in
1933 and went on to attend Texas A&M University, where he served as
captain of the Corps of Cadets and editor of the yearbook during his
senior year; and
WHEREAS, After receiving his bachelor's degree in chemical
engineering, he began his professional career with Baroid Sales
Division as a mud engineer; he later headed the first mud logging
unit, which he brought to Midland in 1940; and
WHEREAS, When he received the call to defend his country in
1941, Mr. Younger was inducted into the United States Army, where he
attained the rank of lieutenant colonel; upon his discharge, he
moved to Eunice, New Mexico, and began working for the Western
Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Younger became an independent oil operator in
1957 and seven years later founded the Airport 20 Corporation;
today he remains active in real estate and business ventures; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has long worked to promote
the oil industry of West Texas; in 1961 he was one of 60 individuals
who organized the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, and he later
served on a committee that was instrumental in establishing the
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum; and
WHEREAS, He has also given generously of his time to his
community, serving on the boards of the Midland Independent School
District, High Sky Children's Ranch, Abell-Hanger Foundation, and
Midland Presbyterian Homes, as well as on the first board of the
Midland YMCA; in 1953, together with 24 other charter members, he
helped to establish Memorial Christian Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Younger has been aided in every endeavor by
Charlene Younger, his wife of 64 years; and
WHEREAS, A leader of tremendous dedication, energy, and
vision, John Younger has rendered immeasurable service to his
industry and his community, and it is a pleasure to join in
celebrating his newest honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate John Younger on being named Top Hand by the
Permian Basin Petroleum Association; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Younger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.