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

89(R) HCR 21 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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: __________________

Date

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Governor