SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48
WHEREAS, Charles W. Zahn Jr. is concluding his noteworthy
tenure as chair of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission in
December 2023; and
WHEREAS, A member of the commission since 2012, Charlie
Zahn was first elected chair in 2016; he has worked tirelessly to
enhance the port's infrastructure, and Phase 2 of the four-phase
Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project was completed in
2023, as the port continued to set records for growth in goods
movements; the Corpus Christi Caller-Times named him 2022
Newsmaker of the Year to recognize his contributions to the
success of the region's primary economic engine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zahn is a longtime resident of Port Aransas;
dedicated to his community, he has served in many leadership
roles, including president of the Port Aransas Independent
School District Board of Trustees and chair of the Texas State
Aquarium Board of Trustees and Nueces County Board of Coastal
Parks; he has been active in the Boy Scouts of America for more
than seven decades and served the organization as both president
and chair of the South Texas Council; in addition, he has been
vice chair of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization and a member of the Alliance for I-69 Texas and the
Texas Department of Transportation I-69 Advisory Committee; he
has also given of his time and expertise to such organizations as
the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Port
Aransas Charter Review Commission, Port Aransas Community
Theatre, Friends of the Ellis Memorial Library, and Coastal
Conservation Association; and
WHEREAS, Among numerous accolades, Mr. Zahn has received
the Distinguished Citizen and President's Awards from the Boy
Scouts of America and the Henry Baldwin Award from the United
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce; he is a member of the Port
Aransas Boatmen Hall of Fame, and he was named 2005 Citizen of the
Year by the City of Port Aransas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zahn is a partner in the Law Offices of
Charles W. Zahn Jr. and focuses his practice on real estate and
water law; he holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University
and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from Baylor University; in
all his endeavors, he is supported by the love and encouragement
of his wife, Linda; they take great pride in a fine family that
includes two children, three grandchildren, and a
great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, Through his vision, skill, and professionalism,
Charlie Zahn has greatly advanced the mission of the Port of
Corpus Christi Commission, and his achievements have earned
the respect and admiration of his fellow citizens; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Charles W. Zahn
Jr. for his service as chair of the Port of Corpus Christi
Commission 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. Zahn as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
LaMantia, Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 30, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate