In memory of former Midland mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas.
WHEREAS, Residents of Midland are mourning the loss of former
mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at
the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The son of Carroll and Evelyn Thomas, Carroll Thomas
was born in Houston on October 26, 1938; he graduated from Midland
High School and went on to earn both his bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in geology from Texas Tech University; in 1968, he married
the former Georgia Lee Hall, and they raised two children, Brian and
Christy; another son, Craig, died in infancy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas began his career with Mobil Oil
Corporation and eventually established his own consulting
practice; recognized widely for his expertise in exploration and
production geology, particularly in the Delaware Basin, he made
significant scientific contributions; he received an Honorary
Lifetime Membership in the West Texas Geological Society in 1987;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, Mr. Thomas
served as president of the Rotary Club of Midland and gave
generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations,
including the Midland Jaycees, the Midland Chamber of Commerce, and
the Arthritis Foundation; he was also a deacon of First Baptist
Church and a founding member and elder of Stonegate Fellowship;
active in civic life, he was a member of several Republican Party
groups and took on key roles in political campaigns; he benefited
his fellow citizens as chair of the Midland Planning & Zoning
Commission, and during his years on the city council, he served a
term as mayor pro tem; he went on to hold the office of mayor from
1986 to 1992; under his able guidance, the city built a new central
fire station, added two floors to city hall, and acquired a new
police headquarters, and he also oversaw the research and design of
a new air terminal facility; he was known for his thoughtful and
gracious leadership; and
WHEREAS, Carroll Thomas lived a life that was rich in
professional achievements and civic contributions, and his
devotion to his family, his faith, and his community will remain a
lasting source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carroll Morgan Thomas and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Georgia;
to his son, Brian, and his wife, Melissa; to his daughter, Christy;
to his grandchildren, Emma, Morgan, and Crystal and her husband,
Gabriel; to his great-grandchildren, Austin and Aiden; to his
brother, Steve, and his wife, Donna; and to his many other relatives
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Carroll Thomas.
