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H.C.R. No. 106
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give freely of their time and
talents to benefit the larger community make the world a better
place through their actions and their example, and the Honorable G.
Thane Akins of Midland is one such person; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brady in 1933 to Robert and Evelyn Huff
Akins, Thane Akins graduated from Brady High School and went on to
earn bachelor's degrees from both Abilene Christian College and
Texas Tech University; he soon thereafter began a successful career
as a petroleum engineer with ARCO and distinguished himself as
Permian Basin section chair of the Society of Petroleum Engineers
and as the recipient of the Engineer of the Year award in 1982; and
WHEREAS, From 1976 to 1980, Mr. Akins served the citizens of
Midland as a member of the Midland City Council, and his election as
mayor in 1980 is further proof of the esteem and admiration in which
he is held by the community; during his six years in that post,
Mayor Akins made vital contributions to Midland and to West Texas;
he was highly instrumental in securing the construction of the Ivey
Reservoir, in improving facilities at Midland International
Airport, and in instigating area-wide endeavors to spur economic
development, such as the superconducting supercollider; during a
time of significant economic downturn, he helped guide the city of
Midland through a period of healthy growth while holding taxes to a
minimum; and
WHEREAS, A man of unwavering faith, Mr. Akins has served as an
elder of the Church of Christ for 30 years, sharing his beliefs with
others through teaching and mentoring; moreover, he has maintained
a lifelong commitment to Christian education as the board president
of Midland Christian School and as an active trustee of Abilene
Christian College in its transition to Abilene Christian
University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Akins has also contributed to the betterment of
his community with his support of the Midland Boys Club and the
local Optimist Club; a man of many talents and interests, he is a
flying enthusiast as well as a 46-year member of the Sun Country
Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus and the anchor of the Mayor's Forum
Barbershop Quartet; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional civic leader's commitment to
Midland and to his faith are perhaps equaled only by his devotion to
his family; for nearly 48 years, he has enjoyed the love and support
of his wife, Jean, and together they take great pride in their
children, Rex and Kara, and their six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although it is impossible to fully gauge the impact
of a man's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on
the world as they move through it, and the contributions of Thane
Akins to his community continue to resonate in the lives of all who
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend the Honorable G. Thane Akins for his many efforts in
behalf of his fellow Texans; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Akins as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was adopted by the House on
March 14, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was adopted by the Senate on
March 15, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor