Bill Text: TX SR21 | 2025 | 89th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Lloyd Blaine Bolding of Kilgore.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-08-15 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR21-Introduced.html

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89S10208 BPG-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 21

R E S O L U T I O N
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 89th Texas 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.