SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 563

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Captain James R. Borup upon his retirement as a Galveston-Texas City Pilot after more than 30 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Captain Borup will be honored for his many years of distinguished service at a reception on March 25, 2011; and

WHEREAS, From February of 1980 through December of 2010, Captain Borup 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; and

WHEREAS, Captain Borup is a third-generation harbor pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas; his family's service dates back to 1930; in addition, he comes from a long line of seafarers on both sides of his family; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Captain Borup served skillfully and effectively as a Galveston-Texas City Pilot; he is also a devoted family man with a penchant for softball and physical fitness; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Captain James R. Borup 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 March 21, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate