By: Patterson S.R. No. 670 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Clipper was built by American Export 1-3 Lines, then commandeered by the Navy for use as a troop ship to 1-4 serve in the Pacific Theater in the last year of World War II; and 1-5 WHEREAS, From that beginning more than 50 years ago, she has 1-6 undergone a complete remodeling twice, first to transform her from 1-7 a World War II troop ship to a cargo-passenger liner, and then to 1-8 modernize her as a training vessel for the Texas A&M University at 1-9 Galveston maritime students; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The Texas Clipper has had a long and honorable 1-11 history as a functioning ship vital to the well-being of the 1-12 maritime programs at Texas A&M University at Galveston; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Providing many years of service to 1-14 Texas A&M University, the Texas Clipper has been a fond 1-15 and consistent teacher to its varied student crews and has 1-16 provided summer cruises that profit everyone; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The people whose loving care allowed her to stay in 1-18 excellent service many years past her expected retirement will not 1-19 forget the Texas Clipper; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The Texas Clipper has earned a special place in 1-21 both the hearts of Aggies and in the rich maritime history of Texas; 1-22 and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Texas Clipper will be replaced by the 2-1 USN Chauvenet, which will be used to provide the seagoing 2-2 experiences and leadership skills required by the maritime 2-3 industry; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby commemorate the service of the 2-6 Texas Clipper as it sails on its final voyage this summer; 2-7 and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 Texas Clipper Captain Peter Bourgeois, for the United States 2-10 Maritime Administration, and for Texas A&M University as an 2-11 expression of the high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on April 22, 1993. 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate