79R9064 MAM-D

By:  Hopson                                                     H.C.R. No. 110



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The East Texas Oil Field was discovered on October 
3, 1930, after Columbus Marion "Dad" Joiner, a wildcatter from 
Oklahoma, and his geologist friend, Dr. A. D. Lloyd, persuaded an 
experienced driller to help them find the largest oil field in the 
world; and
	WHEREAS, The driller, Ed Laster, hit a pot of black gold with 
the Daisy Bradford No. 3, discovering a giant oil field that 
measured 42 miles north to south and covered 400 square miles in 
parts of five East Texas counties; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Rusk, Gregg, Smith, Upshur, 
and Cherokee Counties have produced more than six billion barrels 
of oil; the oil field even supplied fuel to military vehicles during 
World War II; and
	WHEREAS, In 1980, on the occasion of the field's 50th 
anniversary, the East Texas Oil Museum opened on the campus of 
Kilgore College; a gift from Placid Oil Company and the children of 
the late H. L. Hunt, the museum preserves the history of the oil 
field and honors the achievements of Mr. Hunt, who purchased the 
Daisy Bradford No. 3 and nearby leases from Mr. Joiner, and all the 
independent oil men who pioneered the development of this 
significant discovery; and
	WHEREAS, To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the East Texas 
Oil Field throughout 2005, individuals from the five counties are 
throwing parties in their respective cities, culminating with a 
final, grand event being held on October 3, 2005, in Kilgore; and
	WHEREAS, The discovery of the East Texas Oil Field forever 
changed the lives of many residents of this fine region of the Lone 
Star State, and it is a pleasure to recognize its storied history on 
this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the 
East Texas Oil Field and congratulate all those who are involved 
with this year's festivities.