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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Clayton Williams, Jr., was awarded the Texas A&M |
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University Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences Medal in a ceremony held |
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on March 24, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in the late 1970s, the Halbouty Medal |
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recognizes individuals affiliated with Texas A&M for their |
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outstanding achievements in the discovery, use, and application of |
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geosciences and in the conservation of earth resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Williams, chair and president of Clayton |
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Williams Energy, Inc., graduated from Texas A&M in 1954 and drilled |
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his first successful oil well five years later; he has since been |
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extensively involved in oil and gas development in Louisiana, New |
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Mexico, and Texas, where he played a pivotal role in the discovery |
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of deep gas fields in the western part of the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected for his ingenuity and vision, Clayton |
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Williams has distinguished himself as a highly accomplished |
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businessman, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor this enterprising |
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Texan; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Clayton Williams, Jr., on his |
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receipt of the Texas A&M University Michel T. Halbouty Geosciences |
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Medal and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |