Political Quotes

“to show the support of Texas for the sea grant reauthorization, I rise in support of the National Sea Grant College program. The National Sea Grant College program was established in 1966 to provide wide stewardship over our marine and coastal resources. It is a partnership between universities, States, communities and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The mission of the sea grant program is to promote and sponsor research and education and outreach aimed at the wise use of resources and the development and effective management and conservation programs that target our Nation's coastal and marine resources. Texas A&M university has a Sea Grant College at Galveston, Texas which is actually in the district of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Lampson). The program has spread throughout the Gulf Coast of Texas and throughout the whole State. I represent the port of Houston. So my home State of Texas allows individuals to learn about the ocean and the coastal environments and innovative marine technologies. The 29th district that I represent has the port of Houston and the port plays a vital part in our economy and the livelihood of our surrounding communities. Texas A&M's Sea Grant College provides business owners, fishermen and the community groups that live and work along the port of Houston with information on how to achieve the most benefits economically while responsively conserving the environment.”