88(4) HCR 8 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

	H.C.R.  No.  8

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, John Billingsley of Dallas is receiving a
	Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech Alumni Association
	on November 17, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Tech Alumni Association honors
	graduates of Texas Tech University who have made a significant
	impact on the lives of others through their professional
	achievements and community involvement; and
	WHEREAS, John Billingsley earned his bachelor's degree in
	business administration from Texas Tech in 1961, and before the age
	of 25, he founded an accounting firm that became one of the largest
	independently owned CPA firms in the state; in 1976, he purchased
	Western State Bank of Midland, and over the six years he served as
	its president and board chair, deposits increased from $10 million
	to $150 million; he has also been successful in real estate
	development; and
	WHEREAS, In 2009, Mr.  Billingsley founded Tri Global Energy,
	LLC, and under his able leadership as chair and CEO, the company
	grew to become one of the largest wind developers in the United
	States; he sold the business in September 2022; he founded and
	currently serves as the chair and CEO of JBB Advanced Technologies,
	which focuses on the development of advanced technology solutions
	for a more sustainable future; he has been recognized at the state
	and national levels for his contributions to the renewable energy
	industry; and
	WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
	source of great pride to all those associated with Texas Tech, and
	John Billingsley is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	4th Called Session, hereby congratulate John Billingsley on being
	named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni 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.  Billingsley as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
	Craddick
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on
	November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the Senate on
	November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor