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Upham donated in 2007 to [[U.S. Senator]] [[John McCain]]'s presidential campaign in 2008. His son was an active donor to the successful reelection of Republican U.S. Senator [[John Cornyn]] of Texas in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/chester-upham.asp?cycle=08|title=Chester Upham: Political Campaign Contributions, 2008|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=January 30, 2010}}</ref>

Upham donated in 2007 to [[U.S. Senator]] [[John McCain]]'s presidential campaign in 2008. His son was an active donor to the successful reelection of Republican U.S. Senator [[John Cornyn]] of Texas in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/chester-upham.asp?cycle=08|title=Chester Upham: Political Campaign Contributions, 2008|publisher=campaignmoney.com|accessdate=January 30, 2010}}</ref>

On May 19, 2008, the first "Chet Upham Day" was posthumously proclaimed on his birthday in Mineral Wells. [[U.S. Representative]] Mac Thornberry of Clarendon (who is retiring from the House in January 2021) sent a statement to the event: "In business, [Upham] left an indelible mark on the oil and gas industry, contributing greatly to the economy and job base of Palo Pinto County. . . . Today, Chet is being honored for the many contributions and lasting achievements, not only in the state and area, but in the hearts of so many people … All who have benefited from his efforts have been blessed as we have experienced the epitome of excellence, leadership and character."<ref name=tribute>Libby Cluett, "Legacy living on: Upham honored on special day in special way," ''Mineral Wells Index,'' May 24, 2009.</ref> Gayle Gilmore of the staff of State Representative Jim Keffer said that Upham "was a Republican when it wasn't cool to be a Republican."<ref name=tribute/>

On May 19, 2008, the first "Chet Upham Day" was posthumously proclaimed on his birthday in Mineral Wells. [[U.S. Representative]] Mac Thornberry of Clarendon (retiring from the House in January 2021) sent a statement to the event: "In business, [Upham] left an indelible mark on the oil and gas industry, contributing greatly to the economy and job base of Palo Pinto County. . . . Today, Chet is being honored for the many contributions and lasting achievements, not only in the state and area, but in the hearts of so many people … All who have benefited from his efforts have been blessed as we have experienced the epitome of excellence, leadership and character."<ref name=tribute>Libby Cluett, "Legacy living on: Upham honored on special day in special way," ''Mineral Wells Index,'' May 24, 2009.</ref> Gayle Gilmore of the staff of State Representative Jim Keffer said that Upham "was a Republican when it wasn't cool to be a Republican."<ref name=tribute/>

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