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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 545
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WHEREAS, Captain Wallace R. Hogan of League City retired |
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from the Galveston-Texas City Pilots in February 2023, following |
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more than 21 years of outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, Playing an important role in the region, members |
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of the Galveston-Texas City Pilots safely guide vessels to their |
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berths or out to sea; they maneuver them through the busiest |
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waterway intersection in the country, where the Galveston, Texas |
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City, and Houston ship channels all cross with the Intracoastal |
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Waterway; while protecting lives, property, the environment, and |
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economic interests in Galveston County, these pilots face |
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serious risks, as they must navigate their own boats next to |
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moving ships and climb aboard by ladder; and |
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WHEREAS, Wally Hogan graduated from Dickinson High School |
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and embarked on a career as a harbor pilot, commissioned by the |
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governor of the State of Texas; in 2001, he became a branch pilot |
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for the Galveston-Texas City Pilots; throughout his career, he |
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demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise, and he benefited |
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his colleagues as presiding officer of the pilots' association; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Captain Hogan is now a |
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proud grandfather; his retirement will allow him more time to |
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spend with his loved ones and to perfect his golf swing as well; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Wally Hogan distinguished himself through his |
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commitment to the important mission of the Galveston-Texas City |
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Pilots during more than two decades of service, and as he begins |
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the next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed reflect with |
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pride on his contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Captain Wallace R. Hogan on his |
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retirement from the Galveston-Texas City Pilots and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Captain Hogan as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Middleton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 18, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |