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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Captain Jack H. Smith upon his retirement as a
Galveston-Texas City Pilot after more than 31 years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Captain Smith will be honored for his many years
of distinguished service at a reception on January 28, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Jack Smith graduated from the first class of the
Texas Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston in
1966; he served as a licensed deck officer with the Merchant
Marines during the Vietnam War, helping to transport vital goods
and military equipment from 1966 to 1971; and
WHEREAS, From May of 1971 to September of 2002,
Captain Smith served as a branch pilot for the Galveston-Texas
City Pilots, displaying expertise in guiding ships safely in and
out of the ports of Galveston and Texas City; he supervised the
construction of the Galveston-Texas City Pilot Station on
Pelican Island in 2001; he also served for two terms as spokesman
and marine superintendent for the Galveston-Texas City Pilots;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Smith improved the quality of deputy
pilots in Galveston County by implementing rigorous selection
requirements and by developing a new training program; he also
improved the safety of the harbors of Galveston and Texas City
through his service on various committees and as a consultant for
the port authorities; and
WHEREAS, The United States Coast Guard, 8th District,
recognized him for his many years of service on the Houston
Galveston Navigation and Safety Committee; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Captain Smith served
skillfully and effectively as a Galveston-Texas City Pilot; he
is also a devoted family man who is active in his community and
his church; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Captain Jack H. Smith for his
many years of outstanding service to the Galveston-Texas City
Pilots and extend best wishes to him for the retirement years
ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 22, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate