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Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 History
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14
(By Senators Cann, Barnes, Cookman, Facemire, McCabe,
Tucker, Williams and Stollings)
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 and 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 and F
Operating, Inc., in 1998 and served as President. He co-founded T
and F Exploration, LP, in 1998 and served as Limited Partner. At
the time of his death he held membership in: Independent Oil and
Gas Association of WV (IOGA WV), Pennsylvania Independent Oil and
Gas Association (PIOGA), Independent Petroleum Association of
America (IPAA), Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA), West Virginia
Oil and 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 and Gas
Association; former member of New York State Oil Producers
Association, Inc., and 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 and
Recreational Complex. Thomas B. Dunn was recognized for his
service to the industry by oil and gas associations and service to
the community. He was the West Virginia Oil and Gas Man of the
Year, 1982. He received the West Virginia Wesleyan College Alumni
Award, 1982. He was the Buckhannon Business and Professional
Women's Club Outstanding Employer of the Year, 1985. 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 Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of
the Department of Transportation and to the surviving widow,
children and relatives of Thomas B. Dunn.