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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
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WHEREAS, Discovery Operating, Inc. of Midland is |
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celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1973; and |
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WHEREAS, The business was established by Don Luther Sparks |
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and former Midland mayor Ernest E. Angelo Jr. to explore, find, |
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and produce oil and gas; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Discovery employs more than 30 full-time |
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employees, operating approximately 300 wells within 300 to 400 |
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miles of Midland; the company's operated production totals |
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14,000 barrels of oil per day and 30,000 MCF of natural gas per |
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day; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the company's leadership has |
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demonstrated its commitment to the community and industry |
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through community initiatives, elected office, and important |
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roles in such institutions as the American Association of |
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Drilling Engineers, the Independent Petroleum Association of |
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America, the National Society of Petroleum Engineers, the |
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Permian Basin Petroleum Association, and the Texas Alliance of |
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Energy Producers; and |
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WHEREAS, The contributions of Don and Gwyndolyn Sparks, in |
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addition to those of many dedicated individuals, have grown |
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Discovery into a thriving family operation, involving three |
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generations of Sparks family members; and |
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WHEREAS, Discovery Operating has made significant |
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contributions to the Permian Basin over the course of its 50-year |
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history, and it stands as an inspiring example of the success |
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that can be realized by hardworking, visionary entrepreneurs in |
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the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Discovery |
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Operating, Inc. on its semicentennial and extend to all those |
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associated with the company sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Discovery Operating, Inc. as an expression of high |
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regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Sparks |
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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 October 12, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |