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Marlan
W. Downey, the recipient of this year's Hedberg Award in Energy, was
honored on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, for his numerous and significant
contributions to the energy industry worldwide, and for his longtime commitment
to education and academic research. Downey is the immediate past president
of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and was also Chief
Scientist of the Sarkeys Energy Center and the Bartell Professor of Geoscience
at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to his appointment at O.U., Downey
was employed by Shell Oil Company for 30 years with his last position
as President of Shell's subsidiary, Pecten International. After a short
stint as an Independent, Downey became president of ARCO International
from which he retired in 1996. He continues to make contributions to the
energy industry as a consultant and through numerous professional activities.
He also remains active in his support of education and research. For all
these reasons, the Institute for the Study of Earth and Man is pleased
to honor Marlan Downey with this award.