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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize George Phydias Mitchell, a distinguished Texas A&M |
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University alumnus and philanthropist, for his outstanding |
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achievements in the oil and gas industry and his untiring support |
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of scientific endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Galveston, Mr. Mitchell learned the |
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value of hard work at a young age, and a summer job in the |
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Louisiana oilfields sparked his interest in the oil and gas |
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industry; he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1940 with a |
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degree in petroleum engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, George P. Mitchell went on to establish Mitchell |
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Energy and Development Corporation, one of the nation's largest |
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independent oil and gas companies; he and his research teams |
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pioneered the development of hydraulic fracturing, a process |
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that has revolutionized the energy industry and one that has led |
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to a dramatic increase in the nation's available supplies of |
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natural gas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell also played a vital role in the |
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development of The Woodlands, a 25,000-acre master-planned city |
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that has been praised for its environmentally conscious design; |
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he also founded the Houston Advanced Research Center, a |
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collaboration of universities and research groups dedicated to |
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the principles of sustainable development; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the largest donors in the history of Texas |
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A&M University, Mr. Mitchell has generously supported the fields |
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of physics and astronomy at his alma mater; his vision and |
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foresight helped Texas A&M University become a founding partner |
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of the Giant Magellan Telescope Project, and he funded the |
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construction of two state-of-the-art physics buildings on the |
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university's campus; and |
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WHEREAS, George Mitchell has had a profound impact on the |
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energy industry and on the technological and scientific |
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enlightenment of our state and nation, and he is truly deserving |
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of recognition for his countless achievements; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend George Phydias Mitchell on his |
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many contributions to Texas A&M University and his state and |
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extend to him deepest appreciation for his invaluable |
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accomplishments and pioneering success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 4, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |