T. Gorton: “A good friend and colleague of mine, Jerry Hendricks, is retiring as the Port of Port Angeles' executive director after…”

“A good friend and colleague of mine, Jerry Hendricks, is retiring as the Port of Port Angeles' executive director after 26 years of public service. His dedication and commitment to the Port of Port Angeles and Clallam County has been exceptional, and he will be greatly missed. I remember a few years back when Jerry and I had dinner at the Bushwhacker Restaurant. The warm hospitality he showed me by inviting me back to his home to continue our discussion is indicative of the generosity and warmth he has shared with his community over the years. His hard work was always backed with genuine sincerity and passion for the issues of importance to his community. For this reason, I am certain he opened doors that otherwise would have remained closed. As President of Washington Citizens for World Trade and board member of the Export Assistance Center, Jerry helped cinch Washington State's role as a leading center of international trade. Jerry will be remembered by many people in Clallam County for whom he found and created numerous jobs and economic opportunities through his work at the Port of Port Angeles. He set standards in this field that few will be able to meet. His contributions to organizations such as United Way and the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce have exemplified what it really means to be a community leader. I, and many others, have come to rely on Jerry's input and advice.”