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'. e 2. MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PORT AUTHORITY COMMISSION. As reflected in the attached re~,UlTle, I have business, pro~essional, and civic experience on state and national levels, and t~aveled throughout th~ world. extensive the local, extensively My greatest contribution is my experience in all the various com~anies that I have been principal in and the many organizations I have been actively involved with, working well at all levels, and being able to present ideas and motivation to inspire others to help set a~d accomplish 'goals. Having lived and worked on both sid~s of the ship channel, and being actively involved with ship channel industries I have an appreciation for the interests and concerns of the citizens and governments involved. As a representative from the cities with a population of less than 100,000 I can offer the experience and knowledge of working with the "big cities" to provide the smaller cities with the type and quality of representation they deserve. In the past the small cities have been impacted as greatly as the l~rger cities by the ections or inaction of the Port Commission, but have been without representation. With my vast e~perience working with organizations such as ABC at all levels I understand 'the importance of representing all of the cities who elected me, and would apply all of my knowledge and experience ifl gaining their input and setting and carrying out goals that are in their best interest. Although I am still President of Gulf Oxygen Company, I have for over eight years delegated 'day to day operating responsibilities to my general manager, and during the past two or three years have divested myself from most of my other active business ventures in anticipation of seeking the type of challenge the Port Authority Commission provides. The Port of Houston plays a major and vital role in our local and regional economies. As we embark on a new era of economic growth and development, and continue our diversification away from an energy dependent economy~ it will require, initiative, dedication, ~ersC.~verance, and inovation based on past experiences dnd foresight. I would ~5sume the position of Port Commissioner with the same vigor, enthusiasm, and dedication that I applied for . . ~.._ .:"--oIoI...__....-w.....-'---'~....--:...