TITLE: Congratulating Ray Harrison on his retirement as harbormaster of Port Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ray Harrison on his retirement as harbormaster of Port Corpus Christi.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ray Harrison retired as harbormaster of Port Corpus Christi on March 7, 2017, drawing to a close an outstanding career in the marine industry that spanned four decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Harrison began his tenure with Port Corpus Christi in 1978, when he accepted a position as an operations traffic control clerk in the harbormaster's office; promoted to vessel traffic control chief in 1993, he became assistant harbormaster in January 2011 and assumed the post of harbormaster the following December; and WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest standards of his profession, Mr. Harrison has worked tirelessly to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the port while overseeing its busy vessel traffic network; he played an integral role in equipping the harbormaster's office with the original Klein traffic management and dispatch software system in 1995 and with the latest SAAB KleinPort system in 2012; this esteemed Texan has further contributed to the maritime industry as a member of the Harbor Safety Committee and the South Texas Waterways Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, Ray Harrison's dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the Coastal Bend community, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ray Harrison on his retirement as harbormaster of Port Corpus Christi and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Harrison as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1065 was adopted by the House on April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House