House Concurrent Resolution No. 21 honors Dennis Johnson for receiving the Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association at their annual banquet on January 16, 2025. Mr. Johnson, a Texas A&M University graduate with a degree in petroleum engineering, has had a distinguished career in the petroleum industry, holding significant positions at Exxon Corporation, Union Texas Petroleum, and Henry Petroleum Corporation, where he eventually became president. He co-founded Summit Petroleum LLC in 2007 and has been actively involved in various organizations, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

The resolution acknowledges Mr. Johnson's numerous contributions to the community and the petroleum industry, highlighting his leadership and commitment to various charitable causes. He has received multiple awards for his service and achievements, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Pioneers Pioneering Technology Award and the Texas Public Policy Foundation Sam Houston Award. The Texas Legislature expresses its congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Johnson, recognizing his exemplary career and the respect he has earned from his peers. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.