H.R. No. 779
R E S O L U T I O N
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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House