|
2005 Ron Paul Chapter 85
Not linked on Ron Paul’s Congressional website.
Congressional Record [.PDF]
Tribute To A.J. Pete Reixach
14 July 2005
HON. RON PAUL
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, July 14, 2005
2005 Ron Paul 85:1
Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate A.J. Pete Reixach as the celebration of
his having spent 20 years at Port Freeport
rapidly approaches.
2005 Ron Paul 85:2
As American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle said recently, “Pete
deserves congratulations not only for reaching
the remarkable milestone of 20 years at the
Port, but also for the dramatic growth Port
Freeport has achieved during his tenure. In an
industry where the average tenure for a port
director is less than 7 years, Pete’s 20 years
at Port Freeport are a tribute to his effectiveness
in directing the Port and to the Port’s
substantial economic impacts to the region.
He is both well-respected and recognized as
an industry leader by his colleagues.”
2005 Ron Paul 85:3
To learn more about Reixach’s time at the Port one only needs to talk with representatives
of the Port’s many customers such as
American Rice Inc., Dole Fresh Fruit Company,
Chiquita Brands Inc. and Turbana Corp,
the last two of which began their relationship
with the Port during Reixach’s tenure.
2005 Ron Paul 85:4
Mr. Speaker, Port Freeport now ranks 12th among all U.S. ports in international cargo.
The Port has added new berths and continues
to grow. A cool storage facility has been built
and is set for expansion. The harbor channel
was deepened to 45 feet with efforts now
moving forward in this Congress toward approval
of a 60-foot depth, a project I have
been pleased to support. Public dock activity
at the Port has burgeoned; so, too, has that at
berths of such firms as Teppco/Seaway,
ConocoPhillips and The Dow Chemical Co.
This has all happened during Reixach’s time
as Executive Director of the Port.
2005 Ron Paul 85:5
While enrolled at the University of New Orleans Mr. Reixach began working as a clerk in
the New Orleans office of Greek-owned Hellenic
Lines Ltd. By the time Hellenic ceased
operations in 1983, Reixach had worked his
way up to a vice presidency in the line’s Houston
office. Immediately prior to coming to Port
Freeport, he was general manager in the
Houston office of Dutch shipping company
F.A. Voight Inc.
2005 Ron Paul 85:6
Reixach initially was hired to serve as assistant general manager at Freeport. Two
years later, Reixach was promoted to the new
position of executive director, the job he still
holds.
2005 Ron Paul 85:7
Mr. Speaker, Pete Reixach, 62, lives in Lake Jackson with his wife, Susie. I wish the
two of them much happiness and continued
success as Pete approaches 20 years with
Port Freeport.
| |
