Bill Text: TX SR563 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 563 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing James R. Borup on the occasion of his retirement as a Galveston-Texas City Pilot.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-21 - Reported enrolled [SR563 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR563-Enrolled.html


	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



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 21, 2011.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate