By: Ellis S.R. No. 270 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing James Jackson on his recent appointment as Director 1-4 of Facilities at the Port of Houston Authority; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, James Jackson 1-6 was formerly in the field of commercial real estate and is 1-7 experienced in engineering, having held several positions with 1-8 Exxon Chemical Company and Air Products and Chemical Company; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, The wealth of experience he brings to his 1-11 new position, as well as his superior planning skills and 1-12 organizational abilities, will be of significant benefit to 1-13 the Port of Houston Authority; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson's responsibilities as director include 1-15 overseeing the port authority's facilities, engineering, real 1-16 estate, maintenance, channel development, and other services 1-17 departments; and 1-18 WHEREAS, James Jackson is an exemplary individual whose 1-19 leadership and expertise will be of great value to the port in 1-20 achieving its future goals and objectives; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 74th Legislature, hereby commend James Jackson on his numerous 1-23 worthy accomplishments and extend best wishes to him for much 2-1 success in his new position; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on February 20, 1995. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate