Bill Text: TX SR385 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending George Phydias Mitchell for his contributions to Texas A&M University.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-04 - Reported enrolled [SR385 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR385-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize George Phydias Mitchell, a distinguished Texas A&M
University alumnus and philanthropist, for his outstanding
achievements in the oil and gas industry and his untiring support
of scientific endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A native of Galveston, Mr. Mitchell learned the
value of hard work at a young age, and a summer job in the
Louisiana oilfields sparked his interest in the oil and gas
industry; he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1940 with a
degree in petroleum engineering; and
WHEREAS, George P. Mitchell went on to establish Mitchell
Energy and Development Corporation, one of the nation's largest
independent oil and gas companies; he and his research teams
pioneered the development of hydraulic fracturing, a process
that has revolutionized the energy industry and one that has led
to a dramatic increase in the nation's available supplies of
natural gas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell also played a vital role in the
development of The Woodlands, a 25,000-acre master-planned city
that has been praised for its environmentally conscious design;
he also founded the Houston Advanced Research Center, a
collaboration of universities and research groups dedicated to
the principles of sustainable development; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest donors in the history of Texas
A&M University, Mr. Mitchell has generously supported the fields
of physics and astronomy at his alma mater; his vision and
foresight helped Texas A&M University become a founding partner
of the Giant Magellan Telescope Project, and he funded the
construction of two state-of-the-art physics buildings on the
university's campus; and
WHEREAS, George Mitchell has had a profound impact on the
energy industry and on the technological and scientific
enlightenment of our state and nation, and he is truly deserving
of recognition for his countless achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend George Phydias Mitchell on his
many contributions to Texas A&M University and his state and
extend to him deepest appreciation for his invaluable
accomplishments and pioneering success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate