HCR 21

H.C.R. No. 21
  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Dennis Johnson is being presented with the Permian
  Basin Petroleum Association's highest accolade, the Top Hand Award,
  at its annual banquet on January 16, 2025, at the Petroleum Club of
  Midland; and
         WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree in petroleum
  engineering from Texas A&M University in 1974, Mr. Johnson began
  working in engineering and management with Exxon Corporation and
  Union Texas Petroleum; in 1980, he joined Henry Petroleum
  Corporation as vice president of drilling and production, guiding
  the company through a period of growth and ultimately becoming
  president, chief operating officer, and partner; in 2007, he
  cofounded Summit Petroleum LLC and currently serves as its chair
  and chief executive officer; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has contributed his time to a number of
  organizations, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Association,
  the Texas A&M University Petroleum Industry board, and the Texas
  Public Policy Foundation Life:Powered project; he has also
  supported such worthwhile causes as the Village at Manor Park,
  United Way, and the Summit Center; moreover, he is an active member
  of First Baptist Church, the Dallas chapter of First Liberty
  Institute, the 21Wilberforce Global Freedom Center, and the Permian
  Basin Fellowship of Christian Athletes; in recognition of his many
  accomplishments, he has received the Permian Basin Petroleum
  Pioneers Pioneering Technology Award, the Society of Petroleum
  Engineers SW North America Region Service Award, and the Texas
  Public Policy Foundation Sam Houston Award; he has also been named a
  Lifetime Board Member of United Way of Midland; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson and his wife, Laquita, are the parents
  of two children, Matt and Linsey, and they also take great pride in
  their five grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Through his leadership, vision, and expertise,
  Dennis Johnson has earned the lasting respect of his peers in the
  petroleum industry, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious
  honor; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top
  Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and extend
  to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
  Craddick
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     President of the Senate
  Speaker of the House     
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on March
  10, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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  Chief Clerk of the House   
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 21 was adopted by the Senate on
  March 19, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.
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  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
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                Governor