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78R9518 JHS-D

By:  Craddick                                                   H.C.R. No. 126



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Clayton W. "Claytie" Williams, Jr., is this year's 
recipient of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award for 
Midland and the Permian Basin, and it is a privilege to pay tribute 
to this noteworthy Texan for his many lasting contributions that 
will benefit the people of this state for years to come; and
	WHEREAS, A modern-day success story, Mr. Williams has truly 
lived the American Dream of entrepreneurship through his efforts in 
the oil industry and as a farmer, rancher, high-tech executive, and 
real estate developer; in addition, he was a guest lecturer at his 
alma mater, Texas A&M University, in the 1980s and 1990s and earned 
the Dean's Service Award for Teaching Excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Possessed of unparalleled determination and 
uncommon entrepreneurial instincts, this visionary leader 
established Clajon Gas Company in 1957, and it eventually became 
the largest individually owned gas company in Texas; subsequent 
ventures include Clayton Williams Energy and ClayDesta 
Communications and more than 20 other companies; and
	WHEREAS, A former gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Williams is 
perhaps most proud of his status as one of the youngest Texas A&M 
graduates to receive that university's Distinguished Alumni Award, 
an honor he accepted in 1980; his passion for all things Aggie is 
well known, and his generosity to Texas A&M University has greatly 
benefited the students, faculty, and staff of that institution; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Williams's philanthropic endeavors have earned 
him the respect and admiration of countless Texans, and his receipt 
of the Hope Award for Midland and the Permian Basin--the highest 
annual honor presented by the National Multiple Sclerosis 
Society--is indeed richly deserved; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Clayton W. "Claytie" Williams, Jr., on his 
receipt of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hope Award for 
Midland and the Permian Basin and commend him for his contributions 
to the citizens of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.