By Jackson, et al.                                    S.C.R. No. 47
         77R9523 MJS-D                           
                                CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives and Senate are
 1-2     proud to honor the retired pilots of the Houston Ship Channel for
 1-3     their immeasurable contributions and exemplary record of service;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Since the opening of the Houston Ship Channel,
 1-6     Houston Pilots have  been responsible for safely guiding ships
 1-7     through the 50-mile course, considered by many to be the most
 1-8     difficult pilotage in the world because of its long, narrow
 1-9     dimensions and heavy load of traffic; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In the organization's infancy, there were a handful
1-11     of pilots who were commissioned by the governor to serve as branch
1-12     pilots for the channel; over the years, that number has increased
1-13     and there are now more than 70 pilots serving the Port of Houston;
1-14     and
1-15           WHEREAS, During their years of service, the retired Houston
1-16     Pilots set standards of excellence for professional seamanship with
1-17     their superior navigational skills and vast knowledge of  the
1-18     channel, ensuring the safe passage of countless ships from around
1-19     the world; and
1-20           WHEREAS, These retired pilots helped forge one of the finest
1-21     safety records in the nation for the Houston Ship Channel, and the
1-22     shipping industry has greatly benefited from their expertise; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Texas has reaped the benefits of these pilots'
1-24     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 Sherman,
 2-8     J. G. Basquez, J. S. Charpentier, Audley Lancaster, Leo Skinner,
 2-9     Mason Wiggins, G. W. Allen, G. M. Stanton, E. B. Mercer, A. S.
2-10     Barrow, H. C. Cage, N. J. Morina, J. R. Rowland, R. C. Blodgett,
2-11     V. A. Bujan, Henry Corry, W. E. Dunlap, J. F. Cook, C. H. Fuller,
2-12     C. T. McMains, H. P. Daniels, M. F. Russell, J. E. McNary, I. E.
2-13     Wicker, C. W. Barfield, D. O. Duncan, K. B. Plash, M. E. Palmer,
2-14     A. S. Borup, Lewis Bennett, C. W. Burlison, J. E. Roland, F. A.
2-15     Parker, E. B. Mercer, Jr., W. W. Steinhort, L. R. Murray, Jr.,
2-16     T. H. Bratcher, A. G. Roye, Paul Collie, E. C. Bell, P. Pizzitola,
2-17     R. E. Adams, T. N. Lightsey, Jr., Leroy Arthur, R. D. Moss, H. B.
2-18     Willis, P. J. Neely, Jr., J. C. Wall, J. W. Vetter, N. W. Ray,
2-19     T. E. Longino, W. C. Nixon, A. T. Gibson, C. C. Lary, Jr., B. F.
2-20     Mahaffey, J. W. Pearson, P. A. Galler, J. F. Johnson, Zane Skinner,
2-21     J. B. Niday, Jr., R. E. Wicker, H. E. Andersen, R. S. Aguillard,
2-22     W. B. Parker, J. C. Browning, A. Tuttle, Jr., E. C. Goodwin, E. L.
2-23     Bruce, R. D. Bennett, E. C. Garrison, R. H. Sutton, R. L. White,
2-24     Jr., R. R. Faulkner, L. A. LeBert, H. J. Gibson, C. A. Schuessler,
2-25     E. L. Burnthorne, F. M. Kershaw, J. L. Griffin, J. L. Williams,
2-26     Jack Rowland, D. A. Clark, Stewart G. Corry, Michael P. Gale, and
2-27     Pieter Duif.