TITLE: In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

SUMMARY: In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

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WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed oilman drew to a close with the passing of James C. Henry of Midland on October 17, 2023, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Jim Henry was born on September 23, 1934, to James S. and Muriel Henry in Andagoya, Colombia; his family returned to the U.S., and he graduated from high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma and then served in the U.S. Air Force with the Propulsion Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, rising to the rank of captain; and WHEREAS, Embarking on his career, Mr. Henry worked for the Humble Oil and Refining Company, the Skelly Oil Company, and the Solar Oil Company in Midland before cofounding H&L Consultants in 1969 with Bob Landenberger; they went on to form Henry & Landenberger, Inc.; the company became known as Henry Petroleum Corp., and Mr. Henry served as CEO before it was sold to Concho Resources in 2008; he next started Henry Resources; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henry founded the Forum for Exploration, Production and Acquisition, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and the Applied Petroleum Technology Academy, and he belonged to the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the board of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association; he was the inaugural recipient of the Texas Public Policy Foundation Sam Houston Award, and his other accolades included the Top Pioneer and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Permian Basin Petroleum Pioneers as well as the Midland Ethics in Business award; deeply dedicated to the betterment of his community, he contributed his time and talents to numerous local organizations, among them Casa de Amigos, Midland Need to Read, and Midland YMCA; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Henry enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 59 years, Paula, and he took great pride in his children, Jamie, Beverly, and David, as well as his 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; a man of faith, he was an active member of First Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Although Jim Henry is deeply missed, memories of his integrity, his generosity, and his warm and joyful nature remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of James C. Henry and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Paula Henry; to his sisters, Virginia Smith and Rosemary Graham; to his daughters, Jamie Henry and Beverly Kelly; to his son, David Henry; to his grandchildren, Brittany, Hope, Justin, Dylan, Bryce, Isabel, Sophie, Austin, Wyatt, Avery, Lexi, and Heather; to his great-grandchildren, Opal, Nova, and Oliver James; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Jim Henry. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 25 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on November 5, 2023. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor