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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1987-022 - .. e R. Be "BOB" TAYLOR RESOLUTION NO. R7-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CrTY OF SEABROOK, TEXAS. CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THR RLECTION OF A PERSON TO THE PORT OF HOUSTON COMMISSION. WHEIlRAS, thii City deems it appropriate nnd in thn interest to cast its vote for the candidate choice to fill such position; public of its NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAMROOK, TEXAS: THAT, the City of Seabrook, Texas cast its vote, and it does hereLy cast its vote for R.B."Bob" Taylor to serve as n member to the Port of Houston Commission. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _~1tb___ DAY OF JULY, 1987. HE~M~~~~R---------- ATTEST'~ . ~-~;-~---------- Evelyn"Purswell, City Secreta~y . I' I , . ,I.', ", I'J I I " \ I " . , , " . ,:' .' .' " , , .. -' .~ e . REID, STRICKLAND & GILLETTE A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONAL CORI'ORATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 407 CITIZENS BANK TOWER 1300 ROLLlNGBROOK AT GARTH P.O, BOX 809 BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77522-0809 July 24, 1987 The Hon. Jimny Burke, Mayor, City of Deer Park The Hon. Emnett Hutto, Mayor, City of Baytown The Hon. Alvin Baggett, Mayor, City of Galena Park The Hon. John Grimes, Mayor, City of Morgan's Point The Hon. Helmut Huebnel, Mayor, City of Seabrook The Hon. Bill Haiflich, Mayor, City of Shoreacres The Hon. Wilson Archer, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Humble The Hon. Phyllis Lee, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Friendswood The Hon. B. Don Skelton, Councilman, City of La Porte ATI'ENTION: PAT MENAGER, CITY OF DEER PARK Dear Members of the Screeni.ng Ccmni ttee: As a candidate for the position of member of the Port of Houston Camdssion, I am enclosing herewith a resolution fran the City of Baytown and a resume' setting forth ~ " qualifications for this position. I view the Port Camdssion as an instnnnent to instigate and. inprove business along the entire length of the Houston Ship ,Channel. The Port Carmission is the agent to bring all the channel cities together on issues regarding growth and in'provement. I have recently retired fran the practice of law and I have ample time to devote to the job of being a Port Ccmni.ssioner if I am fortunate enough to be selected. I do not knOil any of the present Port Conmissioners, either socially or profession- ally, and although I am a resident of the City of Baytown, I feel that I have no 'entangling alliances' which would prevent me fran making a decision that is best for the entire channel. Besides the many years experience I have had in cannunity and civic work, both in the County and Baytown, I have had the great privilege of knowing and loving the channel. My hone is situated on Burnet Bay, which has entrance to the channel near Lynchburg, and its prosperity is naturally forenost in my mind. (71:1) 422-8168 " e . " -2- Port of Houston Coomission Screening Canm.i. ttee July 24, 1987 I have traveled abroad several times, usually viewing other harbors and waterways and canparing them with ours. I believe that our channel can be as great or greater than IrDst and that vast improvements are possible for the entire channel south of the Turning Basin. I also believe that we can reach the goal of increased channel industry and improved quality of water and air by diligent work and supervision. I sincerely regret that I will be in China for two weeks beginning August 13, 1987, and cannot appear on August 20th at Sylvan Beach; however, the mission on which I will be is the . People to People Citizens Ambassador Program which is a program sponsored by the Attomey General of the United States for the purpose of meeting with Chinese individuals and officials in an effort to work favorable trade laws and agreements which may very well be beneficial to the Port of Houston. I hope that the good I may acccnplish on the China mission will be of greater value than my personal appearance at the August 20th meeting and, if possible, I intend to remain on 'the Citizens Ambassador Program so that in the future I may be of value to the Port. I appreciate your consideration of me and I thank you for the time that all of you have 9i ven to this extrerrely worthy cause which will no doubt be beneficial to all of the channel cities. RLG:rr Enc. "' e e RESUME I ROBER!' L. GILLBTl'E 124 N. Burnett Drive Baytown, Texas 77520 Home Phone: 424-4064 Married to Sue Alexander Gillette We have three adult children BORN : Jackson, Michigan October 10, 1916 RESIDED: Houston, Harris County, Texas fram 1926 to 1946 . Baytown, Harris County, Texas fran 1946 to present EDUCATION: San Jacinto High School, Houston, Texas, graduating Class of 1933. University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1933 to 1935. South Texas SChc:x>l of raw, Houston, Texas, 1937 to 1941. LLB, CUm Laude OCCUPATION: Retired as of July 1, 1987. Attorney at raw practicing with the finn of Reid, Strickland & Gillette from 1946 to 1987. For the past 30 years, position of managing partner. President, Bay Title Carq;>any, Baytown, Texas, from 1953. Title catpany now being liquidated. Director, Citizens Bank and Trost Carpany of Baytown, "~as for approximately 25 years. Humble Oil & Refining Catpany, leasing Department, from 1937 to 1946. MILITARY: United States Anr!Y Air Force, 1942 to 1946, holding ranks from Private to First Lieutenant. CG1MUNI'l"Y SERVICE:' Member of Board of Managers of City-County Hospital and mercber of Board of Managers of Harris County Hospital District, having transferred from old City-County Board to Harris County Hospital District Board for a total period of approximately seven years from 1963 to 1969. "" FEDERAL SERVICE: BOO]) EXPERIENCE: . e Board rrember and president of Baytown Area Water Authority fran its inception in August, 1973, to present. Baytown was the first channel city to convert to surface water, which has had a great effect on stopping subsidence in the Baytown area. Appointed by United States Attomey General ltleese to be a representative on the People to People Citizens Ambassador Program, which is a program designed to have certain lawyers and other professional men meet with Chinese counterparts in Beijing (Peking) China for the purpose of working mutually acceptable laws and catmerce trade arrangements beneficial to the United States and the Republic of China. It is felt that this program may inure to the benefit of the Port of Houston. SUptX>rted and worked to pass bond issues for the City of BaytcMn since approximately 1953. Supported. and worked to pass bond issues for Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. My law firm acted as bond counsel for Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for many years. Strong emphasis on support of bond issue for Baytown Area Water Authority and appearance before bond rating ccmpani.es in New York City for the purpose of securing favorable bond rating. CIVIC N:}RK: Vice President of Baytown Jr. Chamber of Ccmnerce. Distinguished service Award, Young Man, 1951. President, ~ytown Chamber of Carmerce, 1960-1961. President, BaytcMn Lions Club. Board of Directors, Friends of The Baytown Public Library. Distinguished Service Award, Senior Citizen, '1968. Ccmnander, American legion Post 323. .' . ... HEALTH: . e Founder and President, Iou Gehrig Baseball League. President, Baytown Central Little league. Board member, Baytown Ccmnuni.ty Orchestra. Director, Goose Creek Country Club. Director, Baytown Carmunity Chest. Director, Baytown Health league. Director, Lee College Fotindation. Member, Texas State Bar Association, Houston Bar Association and Baytown Bar Association. Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation. Original Director of Crime Stoppers Program of Baytown ): have not been absent fran work because of health reasons in I'lDre than fifteen years.