S.C.R. No. 39 




SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of J. Hugh Liedtke, who 
died March 28, 2003, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Hugh Liedtke earned a bachelor's degree from Amherst 
College, a master's degree in business administration from Harvard 
University, and a degree from The University of Texas School of Law; 
he married Betty Lyn Dirickson, who preceded him in death in 1992; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Liedtke joined his brother, William Liedtke, and 
former President George Bush to found Zapata Petroleum Corporation 
in Midland in 1953 and Stetco Petroleum Company in 1962; these 
companies later became Pennzoil Corporation; he served as the chief 
executive officer of Pennzoil and its predecessor companies until 
1988 and as chairman of Pennzoil until 1994; and
	WHEREAS, A giant in the Texas oil industry for more than four 
decades, Hugh lived by the wildcatter's motto, "My word is my bond," 
and he was widely respected for his integrity, brilliance, and 
vision as a businessman; and
	WHEREAS, For his many contributions to the oil industry, he 
was inducted into the Petroleum Museum Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Hugh Liedtke lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of J. Hugh 
Liedtke:  his children, Karen Mark, Kristy Liedtke, Hugh Liedtke, 
Jr., Blake Liedtke, and Katy Bade; and his 15 grandchildren; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 
members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, 
it do so in memory of J. Hugh Liedtke.

                                                                              





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President of the Senate             Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 39 was adopted by the Senate 
on April 8, 2003.




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   Secretary of the Senate             
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 39 was adopted by the House 
on April 25, 2003.




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   Chief Clerk of the House            



Approved:


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            Date



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          Governor