Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the East Texas Oil -
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Field on October 3, 1930, and the 25th anniversary of
the East Texas Oil Museum.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 28, 2005
Mr. GOHMERT
submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce -
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the discovery of
the East Texas Oil Field on October 3, 1930, and the
25th anniversary of the East Texas Oil Museum.
Whereas October 3 in the year of our Lord 2005,
is a day that will serve as a celebration and
remembrance by East Texans;
Whereas the major oil companies had given up on finding
significant quantities of oil in East Texas and had
attempted drilling several wells dating back to 1911;
Whereas Columbus Marion ‘‘Dad’’ Joiner, former legislator
turned wildcatter, had an incredible entrepreneur vision
and dream of finding the world’s largest oil field
in East Texas;
Whereas ‘‘Dad’’ Joiner brought in Daisy Bradford No. 3
on October 3, 1930, in the Woodbine sands of Rusk County,
unleashing a flow encompassing an area measuring over
400 square miles and amassing five counties, the single
largest reserve within the United States boundaries;
Whereas the East Texas Oil Field -
was instrumental in supporting the Allied forces during
World War II, paving the road for success and defeat
of the Axis powers;
Whereas the gushing success in East Texas helped establish
many towns and communities that are alive and well
today, still thriving with thousands of East Texans
who are benefactors of the reality of discovery;
Whereas the East Texas Oil Field -
has produced over 5 billion barrels of oil with a
possible 1 billion barrels yet to be recovered
that would ensure future economic development
and stability for the region;
Whereas the Placid Oil Company and the children of
the late H.L. Hunt generously established
the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore,
a virtual educational experience highlighted by
‘‘Boomtown’’ that preserves the heritage and
history of, and honors the development of,
East Texas on this its silver anniversary;
and
Whereas in the year of our Lord 2005,
this the 75th (diamond) anniversary of the discovery
of oil in East Texas,
marked by the impact of our forefathers and pioneers
in the industry, celebrated from White Oak’s
‘‘Roughneck Days’’ to Kilgore’s ‘‘Derrick Festival’’
and ‘‘Gusher Days’’ in Gladewater:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
1
(1) recognizes the 25th anniversary of the East
2
Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore, Texas, established by
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Recognizing the 78th anniversary of the discovery of -
the East Texas Oil -
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