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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Jack D. Hightower is being inducted into the |
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Petroleum Hall of Fame on April 10, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Based at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in |
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Midland, the Petroleum Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have |
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made outstanding contributions to the petroleum industry and set |
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inspiring examples of service, good character, and high |
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achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Odessa, Jack Hightower began working in |
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the West Texas oil fields as a teenager, and he went on to graduate |
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from Texas Tech University; over the course of a remarkable career |
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spanning more than five decades, he has established numerous |
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successful companies, among them Titan Exploration LLC, Pure |
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Resources LP, and HighPeak Energy; and |
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WHEREAS, A longtime leader in his field, Mr. Hightower played |
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a key role in advancing directional and horizontal drilling |
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technologies in the Permian Basin; he has also made a significant |
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impact in the Midland community, contributing to the growth of |
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business infrastructure and educational opportunities, while |
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supporting philanthropic efforts that have totaled nearly $100 |
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million; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to innovation, |
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Jack Hightower has distinguished himself as a successful and |
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influential figure in an industry that is such a vital part of the |
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Texas economy, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious honor; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the |
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Petroleum Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hightower as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |