TITLE: Congratulating Charles Ganze on his retirement from the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Charles Ganze on his retirement from the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Charles Ganze retired from the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority in January 2011, drawing to a close an outstanding career that has spanned more than four decades; and WHEREAS, The recipient of bachelor's and master's degrees from East Texas State University, Mr. Ganze began his career as an educator and taught briefly in the late 1960s, first for the Andrews Independent School District and then for the La Marque Independent School District; from 1968 to 1973, he worked for Union Carbide and helped to design and build the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority (GCA) 40-acre Texas City facility; and WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. Ganze joined that operation as manager of the facility; during the course of his remarkable 38-year tenure with the authority, he served for many years as the manager of industrial operations, and in 2001, he was promoted to serve as GCA's general manager; in each of these posts, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers; and WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in his professional responsibilities, this accomplished gentleman has distinguished himself on the board of the Texas Water Conservation Association; throughout his career, he has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Ruth, and today their loving family includes two children and three grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Charles Ganze's dedication and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of the Gulf Coast region, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Ganze on his retirement from the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ganze as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smith of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 779 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House