HCR21 - Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

      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       ______________________________ ______________________________      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.     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor