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House Concurrent Resolution 47 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47
(By Delegates Hamilton, Smith P., Skinner and Espinosa)
Requesting the Division of Highways to name a stretch of highway in
Upshur County, West Virginia, on State Route 20 from mile post
26 at the intersection of State Route 20 and U. S. Route 33 to
mile post 27 the "Thomas B. Dunn Memorial Highway".
Whereas, Thomas B. Dunn died April 24, 2012 at the Avow Hospice
House in Naples, Florida. He was born January 22, 1943 in
Washington, Pennsylvania, a son of the late James Lincoln and
Lucille Babbitt Dunn. He married Carol Jean Campbell on July 11,
1964, and they had two daughters, Tracy Cunningham (husband Mark)
and Jennifer Fluke (husband Eric) of Buckhannon. In addition to
being survived by his widow and daughters, he is survived by two
granddaughters, Carson Cunningham and Caroline Fluke both of
Buckhannon; two grandsons, Grant Cunningham and Bryson Fluke both
of Buckhannon; his precious Bichon, Lilly; one brother, Joseph L.
Dunn of Washington, Pennsylvania; one sister, Ann Bridges and
husband Cliff of Greensboro, North Carolina and several nieces and
nephews; and
Whereas, Thomas B. Dunn was an exceptional leader and mentor
to many in the community and oil & gas industry. He was respected and loved by many. Mr. Dunn graduated from Trinity High School,
Washington, Pennsylvania, Class of 1960 and West Virginia Wesleyan
College with a B.A. Degree, Class of 1964. He was the third
generation in the oil and gas business. In his early years he
worked in the field for Union Drilling, Inc., a drilling contractor
and producer in the Appalachian Basin. After graduation from
college, he worked full-time at Union Drilling, Inc. in Buckhannon,
as Lease and Right-of-Way Agent, eventually working into the
supervision of well completion. He became President of Union
Drilling, Inc. in 1972, and held the position until 1987. He
founded D-Aspen, Inc. in 1986 and served as president from
1986-1996. He founded Tuscany Gas, LLC in 1996 and served as a
member. He co-founded Phoenix Diversified Ventures, Inc. in 1987
and served as President. He co-founded Phoenix Energy Sales
Company in 1995 and served as president; co-founded T & F
Operating, Inc. in 1998 and serves as President. He co-founded T
& F Exploration, LP in 1998 and served as Limited Partner. At the
time of his death he held membership in: Independent Oil & Gas
Association of WV (IOGA WV), Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas
Association (PIOGA), Independent Petroleum Association of America
(IPAA), Ohio Oil & Gas Association (00GA), West Virginia Oil &
Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), and the Society of Petroleum
Engineers, Inc. He served IOGA WV as past president, as a member of
the board of directors and a member of various committees. He served IPAA as Regional Governor, Director, Area Vice President,
member of Executive Committee, and member of the Board of
Governors, Roustabout Club charter member. He served WVONGA as past
president, and was a member of the board of directors. He was
former Vice President of Virginia Oil & Gas Association; former
member of New York State Oil Producers Association, Inc.; actively
participated in other states' associations. Thomas B. Dunn served
Appalachian Energy Group (AEG) as President for several terms. He
was a member of Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Hospital
Foundation and a former member of the Board of Trustees of West
Virginia Wesleyan College. He was a founding member of Naples
National Golf Club and The Old Collier Golf Club both in Naples,
Florida. He was involved in Buckhannon/Upshur County, West Virginia
civic organizations, including one of the five who arranged initial
broad community funding for the current Upshur County Development
Authority. He was a former member of the West Virginia National
Guard, Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity and was instrumental in the
Buckhannon Parks & Recreational Complex. Thomas B. Dunn was
recognized for his service to the Industry by Oil & Gas
Associations and service to the community. He was the West Virginia
Oil & Gas Man of the Year, 1982. He received the West Virginia
Wesleyan College Alumni Award, 1982. He was the Buckhannon Business
& Professional Women's Club Outstanding Employer of the Year, 1985.
And, he was one of the two initial recipients of IOGA WV Distinguished Service "Gunslinger" Award, 1992. And, he greeted
President George W. Bush upon his arrival at Morgantown Municipal
Airport, Morgantown, West Virginia, July 4, 2005; and
Whereas, When Thomas B. Dunn died of cancer in Naples, Florida
in April, 2012, he left behind invaluable, often unknown
contributions to the oil and gas industry, as well as to the Upshur
County community. He was a man of boundless generosity, selfless,
sacrificing and always smiling. Most of all, he was a wonderful
and loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family
more than anything. The contributions of this man to his community
and industry should not go unnoticed; and
Whereas, It is fitting to honor Thomas B. Dunn by naming a
stretch of highway in Upshur County, West Virginia, on State Route
20 from mile post 26 at the intersection of State Route 20 and U.
S. Route 33 to mile post 27 for Thomas B. Dunn; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways
to name a stretch of highway in Upshur County, West Virginia, on
State Route 20 from mile post 26 at the intersection of State Route
20 and U. S. Route 33 to mile post 27 the "Thomas B. Dunn Memorial
Highway"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby
requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the stretch
of highway as the "Thomas B. Dunn Memorial Highway"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates,
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the
Department of Transportation; and to the surviving widow, children
and relatives of Thomas B. Dunn.