S.C.R. No. 2  




SENATE 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.

                                                                              





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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 2 was adopted by the Senate 
on February 3, 2003.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 2 was adopted by the House 
on February 5, 2003.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor