83R30571 BPG-D
 
  By: Raymond H.R. No. 2687
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Efrain Zavala, the president of WTDG Geoscience
  Services, is greatly benefiting the energy industry in Texas
  through his role in establishing a strong relationship between the
  United States and Mexico in the provision of technology used in the
  development of the Eagle Ford Shale and in preparing individuals
  for employment in the oil and gas business in Texas and Mexico; and
         WHEREAS, A Laredo resident, Mr. Zavala holds a master's
  degree in business administration and two doctoral degrees; in
  addition, he is a certified public accountant; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Zavala founded WTDG Geoscience Services after
  garnering a wealth of business experience; he previously was
  employed by Syntex, the Economic Development Advisory Group,
  Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Mexico's National Polytechnic
  Institute, and Fugro Robertson; and
         WHEREAS, Efrain Zavala is making a positive impact in the
  Lone Star State and beyond through his important endeavors in the
  energy industry and his commitment to workforce development, and
  his accomplishments indeed merit special recognition; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Efrain Zavala for his noteworthy
  achievements in the establishment of a strong relationship between
  the United States and Mexico in the provision of technology used in
  the development of the Eagle Ford Shale and commend him for his
  contributions in the training of skilled oil and gas industry
  workers; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Zavala as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.