TITLE: In memory of Lloyd Blaine Bolding of Kilgore.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lloyd Blaine Bolding of Kilgore.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of Kilgore lost an admired civic leader with the passing of Lloyd Blaine Bolding on December 31, 2024, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, The son of Bland and Iva Bolding, Lloyd Bolding was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, on August 16, 1934; he attended the University of Oklahoma, and after serving his country in the U.S. Army, he returned to his studies and completed his bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering; he subsequently began his career in Kilgore with Dowell Inc. and Pure Oil Company; in 1966, he established his own oil-well stimulation business, Acid Engineering, Inc., which expanded rapidly across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, and he went on to develop a number of related companies; he was known in the industry for his kindness and mentorship, as well as his work ethic, expertise, and innovative spirit; among other accolades, he garnered the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Pioneer Award from the East Texas Society of Petroleum Engineers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bolding gave generously of his time in numerous leadership roles; he served as president of the Kilgore Development Board, and he was a member of the boards of the Kilgore Independent School District, East Texas Baptist University, Allied Citizens Bank, and Regions Bank; he further distinguished himself through his work on the Gregg County Airport Economic Development Board and East Texas Treatment Center Board, and he was active in the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation, which honored him with its Derrick Award; he was also recognized as 2008 Kilgore Man of the Year and received the Landmarks of Longview Preservation Award; a valued congregant of First Baptist Church Kilgore, he served on the financial, personnel, and education building committees; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his loved ones, Mr. Bolding shared a fulfilling relationship of more than 65 years with his wife, Evelyn; he was the proud father of two sons, Bo and Jeff, and he found great joy in supporting his children and grandchildren in all their activities; and WHEREAS, Lloyd Bolding led a rich and purposeful life, and those he left behind will forever treasure their memories of his wisdom, generosity, and tremendous dedication to his family and his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lloyd Blaine Bolding and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Evelyn Bolding; to his sons, Bo Bolding and his wife, Beth, and Jeff Bolding and his wife, Tami; to his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lloyd Bolding. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025, by a rising vote.