Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2017 (May 3, 2017)

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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-32225 (Commission File Number)	20-0833098 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2828 N. Harwood, Suite 1300 Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices)		75201-1507 (Zip code)

(214) 871-3555

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 3, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C. (the “ Company ”) accepted the resignation of Jerry W. Pinkerton from the Board pursuant to the Company’s director retirement policy. The resignation will be effective June 30, 2017. The number of directors constituting the full Board was decreased from eight to seven effective June 30, 2017. In addition, on May 3, 2017, the Board appointed Matthew P. Clifton to the Audit Committee and the Conflicts Committee of the Board. The Company is the ultimate general partner of Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (the “ Partnership ”).

The Company and the Partnership appreciate Mr. Pinkerton’s dedication and service to the Company and the Partnership.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



				HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

				By:	HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P. its General Partner

				By:	HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C. its General Partner

				By:	/s/ Richard L. Voliva III
				Name:	Richard L. Voliva III
				Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer