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James L. Burkhart of Lubbock, Texas, has been
selected for the 2008 Boss of the Plains Award from the
Ranching Heritage Association. He will receive the honor at
6:30 p.m., January 26, 2008, at the National Ranching Heritage Center,
3121 Fourth Street in Lubbock.
Jim Burkhart at a glance …
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Born in Big
Spring, Texas, and considers Hamlin as his hometown
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Earned a
bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M
University in 1957
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Played
football as one of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s 1954 Junction
Boys
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Worked in
oil and gas exploration and production business since 1957
with a major oil company and later as an independent
operator
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Moved to
Lubbock in 1998 and re-entered the ranching business in 2002
in Cottle and Motley counties, Texas
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Serves on
Ranching Heritage Association Board of Directors and
Executive Committee; is chairman of BRG Energy Inc. (Tulsa);
chairman of CLX Oil and Gas Co. (Denver); serves on the
board of directors of Lubbock Country Club (president 2007);
and member of the board of the Texas Tech Foundation
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Married to
Jere Lynn Burkhart
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Two sons
and one daughter, six grandsons and one great-grandson
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The
Burkharts’ interests include historical preservation, arts
and culture, education, medical care and more.
Click here for a list of past recipients
Tickets $40 each or Reserved Tables for six
$300, for eight $500 by Jan. 22
After Jan. 22, prices are $75 each, and
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