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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Captain Wallace R. Hogan of League City retired from |
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the Galveston-Texas City Pilots in February 2023, following more |
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than 21 years of outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, Playing an important role in the region, members of |
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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 serious |
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risks, as they must navigate their own boats next to moving ships |
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and climb aboard by ladder; and |
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WHEREAS, Wally Hogan graduated from Dickinson High School and |
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embarked on a career as a harbor pilot, commissioned by the governor |
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of the State of Texas; in 2001, he became a branch pilot for the |
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Galveston-Texas City Pilots; throughout his career, he |
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demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise, and he benefited his |
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colleagues as presiding officer of the pilots' association; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Captain Hogan is now a proud |
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grandfather; his retirement will allow him more time to spend with |
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his loved ones and to perfect his golf swing as well; 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 the |
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next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed reflect with pride |
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on his contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby congratulate Captain Wallace R. Hogan on his retirement from |
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the Galveston-Texas City Pilots and extend to him sincere best |
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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 by the |
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Texas Senate. |