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