By:  Merritt                                                      H.R. No. 2313



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joe L. White of Kilgore has distinguished himself as 
a vital and valued member of the community and an accomplished 
steward of the region's rich history, and it is indeed fitting at 
this time to recognize this talented Texan's many contributions; 
and
	WHEREAS, A native of Henderson, Mr. White has been a pillar of 
the Kilgore community for more than a quarter century, and over the 
years he has ably filled such positions as charter president of the 
Kiwanis Club of Kilgore, president of the East Texas Historical 
Association, president of the Kilgore Historical Preservation 
Foundation, and Kilgore city commissioner, as well as serving on 
the advisory boards of the Longview Salvation Army and the City of 
Kilgore Parks and Recreation Department; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1980, he has put his extensive expertise to 
work as the director of the East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore 
College, and his unrivaled understanding of regional history is an 
indispensable asset in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 
discovery of the East Texas Oil Field; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1930, the East Texas Oil Field has become 
known as the largest and most prolific oil reservoir in the 
contiguous United States, and its profound importance to the 
history and culture of East Texas cannot be overestimated; and
	WHEREAS, In commemorating the diamond anniversary of this 
momentous milestone, the people of Kilgore and East Texas have 
benefited greatly from Mr. White's leadership, and it is only right 
that his contributions be recorded for posterity; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Joe L. White for his involvement with the 
East Texas Oil Museum and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of 
the discovery of the East Texas Oilfield; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.