1-1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives and Senate are
1-3 proud to honor the retired pilots of the Houston Ship Channel for
1-4 their immeasurable contributions and exemplary record of service;
1-5 and
1-6 WHEREAS, Since the opening of the Houston Ship Channel,
1-7 Houston Pilots have been responsible for safely guiding ships
1-8 through the 50-mile course, considered by many to be the most
1-9 difficult pilotage in the world because of its long, narrow
1-10 dimensions and heavy load of traffic; and
1-11 WHEREAS, In the organization's infancy, there were a handful
1-12 of pilots who were commissioned by the governor to serve as branch
1-13 pilots for the channel; over the years, that number has increased
1-14 and there are now more than 70 pilots serving the Port of Houston;
1-15 and
1-16 WHEREAS, During their years of service, the retired Houston
1-17 Pilots set standards of excellence for professional seamanship with
1-18 their superior navigational skills and vast knowledge of the
1-19 channel, ensuring the safe passage of countless ships from around
1-20 the world; and
1-21 WHEREAS, These retired pilots helped forge one of the finest
1-22 safety records in the nation for the Houston Ship Channel, and the
1-23 shipping industry has greatly benefited from their expertise; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Texas has reaped the benefits of these pilots'
1-25 skills and dedication, and it is fitting that they be honored for
2-1 their remarkable service at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-2 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-3 hereby commend the retired Houston Pilots for their outstanding
2-4 service to the Port of Houston, the State of Texas, and mariners
2-5 around the world, and designate each of the following pilots as
2-6 Pilot Emeritus: George Allien, J. B. Birch, C. H. McLean, Charles
2-7 O' Brien, W. J. Weikerth, C. H. Baether, C. S. Borup, Ezra
2-8 Sherman, J. G. Basquez, J. S. Charpentier, Audley Lancaster, Leo
2-9 Skinner, Mason Wiggins, G. W. Allen, G. M. Stanton, E. B. Mercer,
2-10 A. S. Barrow, H. C. Cage, N. J. Morina, J. R. Rowland, R. C.
2-11 Blodgett, V. A. Bujan, Henry Corry, W. E. Dunlap, J. F. Cook, C.
2-12 H. Fuller, C. T. McMains, H. P. Daniels, M. F. Russell, J. E.
2-13 McNary, I. E. Wicker, C. W. Barfield, D. O. Duncan, K. B. Plash,
2-14 M. E. Palmer, A. S. Borup, Lewis Bennett, C. W. Burlison, J. E.
2-15 Roland, F. A. Parker, E. B. Mercer, Jr., W. W. Steinhort, L. R.
2-16 Murray, Jr., T. H. Bratcher, A. G. Roye, Paul Collie, E. C. Bell,
2-17 P. Pizzitola, R. E. Adams, T. N. Lightsey, Jr., Leroy Arthur, R. D.
2-18 Moss, H. B. Willis, P. J. Neely, Jr., J. C. Wall, J. W. Vetter, N.
2-19 W. Ray, T. E. Longino, W. C. Nixon, A. T. Gibson, C. C. Lary, Jr.,
2-20 B. F. Mahaffey, J. W. Pearson, P. A. Galler, J. F. Johnson, Zane
2-21 Skinner, J. B. Niday, Jr., R. E. Wicker, H. E. Andersen, R. S.
2-22 Aguillard, W. B. Parker, J. C. Browning, A. Tuttle, Jr., E. C.
2-23 Goodwin, E. L. Bruce, R. D. Bennett, E. C. Garrison, R. H. Sutton,
2-24 R. L. White, Jr., R. R. Faulkner, L. A. LeBert, H. J. Gibson, C. A.
2-25 Schuessler, E. L. Burnthorne, F. M. Kershaw, J. L. Griffin, J. L.
2-26 Williams, Jack Rowland, D. A. Clark, Stewart G. Corry, Michael P.
3-1 Gale, and Pieter Duif.
______________________________ _______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 47 was adopted by the Senate
on April 5, 2001.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 47 was adopted by the House
on April 20, 2001.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor