Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

89(R) HCR 24 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 24

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, C. Richard Sivalls was presented with the Permian

Basin Petroleum Association's highest accolade, the Top Hand Award,

at its annual banquet on January 18, 2024, at the Petroleum Club of

Midland; and

WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma City, Dick Sivalls earned his

bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with distinction from

the University of Oklahoma, and he served in the U.S. Army before

embarking on his career in the oil and gas industry; employed by

Sivalls, Inc., since 1959, he leads the company as president and

chief executive officer; he is also president of Tectrol

Incorporated and Control Ventures, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Sivalls has benefited his industry in numerous

capacities; past chair of the PBPA, he has been extremely active in

numerous trade associations, and he has written and published over

40 technical articles and papers on oil and gas production and

processing equipment design; in addition, he has taught engineering

short courses in gas processing and oil treating at Texas Tech

University, the University of Oklahoma, and Texas A&M University;

he is a licensed professional engineer, a Fellow Member of the

National Society of Professional Engineers, and a member of the

Distinguished Graduates Society of the Gallogly College of

Engineering at the University of Oklahoma; for many years, he has

served on the board of the Permian Basin International Oil Show, and

he has shared his expertise with the wider community as a member of

the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission and as an Odessa

City Council member and mayor pro tem; and

WHEREAS, Through his outstanding professional contributions,

Dick Sivalls has earned the respect and admiration of innumerable

people, and he is richly deserving of this prestigious accolade;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby congratulate Dick Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 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. Sivalls 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. 24 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. 24 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