88R8691 TBO-D
 
  By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 23
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Lori Blong was elected mayor of the City of Midland
  in November 2022; and
         WHEREAS, The first woman to become the city's mayor, Lori
  Blong brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role;
  she has represented District 4 on the Midland City Council for three
  years, and she has served as mayor pro tempore as well as council
  liaison for the Midland Development Corporation; she is also a
  member of Congressman August Pfluger's Energy Task Force and the
  Permian Basin Petroleum Association board, and she is a founding
  member of the Midland Quality of Place Conservancy; in addition,
  she is a former president of Midland Habitat for Humanity, which she
  continues to serve as a member of the board of directors; and
         WHEREAS, Early in her career, Mayor Blong taught social
  studies at Coronado High School in El Paso; she went on to cofound
  Octane Energy with her husband, Jared, in 2013, and today, she is
  responsible for negotiations, administrative oversight, and
  financial management; she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology
  from Hardin-Simmons University as well as postgraduate teacher
  certifications in history and social studies; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mayor Blong benefits from the
  love and support of her husband, Jared, and she takes great pride in
  their three children; she is a devoted congregant of Stonegate
  Fellowship church, where she also teaches Bible studies; and
         WHEREAS, A committed champion of her community, Lori Blong
  can reflect with great pride on her contributions to its strength
  and prosperity as she takes on this challenging new role; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate the Honorable Lori Blong on her election as
  mayor of the City of Midland and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mayor Blong as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.