TITLE: Congratulating Edward Runyan on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Edward Runyan on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

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WHEREAS, Edward Runyan is being inducted into the Petroleum Hall of Fame on April 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, Based at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, the Petroleum Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the petroleum industry in the region; and WHEREAS, Ed Runyan is an alumnus of the University of Tulsa, where he earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in petroleum engineering; he began his career as a reservoir engineer at Sohio Petroleum Co., before serving in the United States Army and then moving to Midland to become a district engineer for Sohio in 1960; he continued acquiring experience in the industry while working for Permian Enterprises and Elcor Chemical Corporation, where he was named vice president of the corporation and president of its Agriculture Chemicals Division in 1963; and WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Runyan founded Weeks Petroleum Ltd., which later became Bell Petroleum Services; he subsequently established Texon Oil Company, and in 1990, he acquired a controlling interest in Mid-America Petroleum, which he made private and renamed Seaboard Oil Company; over the past quarter of a century, Texon and Seaboard have been credited with the discovery of several significant oil fields; and WHEREAS, Mr. Runyan has earned the respect and admiration of his professional peers through his service in roles such as president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, chair of the SPE Foundation, and president of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers; he and his wife, Marilee Runyan, are also longtime supporters of the University of Tulsa, which honored him as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1978; and WHEREAS, Ed Runyan has built a reputation as a dynamic leader and innovator in the petroleum industry, and he may indeed take pride in this prestigious recognition of his lifetime achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Edward Runyan on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame 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. Runyan 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. 14 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 14 was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor