SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1003
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Captain William R. Kern III for his exemplary
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Captain Kern was a Galveston-Texas City pilot for
14 years, working the waters of Galveston County with skill,
dedication, and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, A third-generation Merchant Marine captain and
second-generation ship pilot, he conducted countless ship
transits without incident and was greeted with relief by ship
captains, who knew that their vessel was safe in his capable
hands; United States Navy commanders requested him by name; and
WHEREAS, Captain Kern gained his early experience as a
teenager, working as a line handler and deckhand in the Panama
Canal Zone, where his father was a canal pilot; he later worked on
tankers and freighters all over the world before becoming a tug
boat captain on the Houston Ship Channel; and
WHEREAS, Captain Kern served as an unofficial goodwill
ambassador for Texas through his obvious love for his profession,
his unfailingly friendly and respectful demeanor, and his skill
as a mariner; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Captain William R. Kern III on
his legacy of excellence and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate