88S40866 BPG-D
 
  By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 19
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, C. Richard Sivalls is being 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 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  4th Called Session, 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.