HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–It is with profound sadness that Port Houston shares the news of the passing of former Port Commissioner Dean E. Corgey last week.
Commissioner Corgey was first unanimously appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the Houston City Council in 2013. He served on the Port Commission until last year, after reaching the maximum 12-year term limit of a Port Commissioner.
“We remember with fondness and respect the legacy of former Port Commissioner Dean Corgey,” said Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo. “Dean’s dedication and commitment to the Seafarers, Port Houston, and the Houston Ship Channel made an indelible difference, and we extend our deepest sympathies to Dean’s family and loved ones.”
A tireless advocate for workforce development, community engagement, and advancing Port Houston’s mission, Commissioner Corgey served as Chair of the Community Relations Committee and was a member of the Pension and Benefits Committee and Dredge Task Force Committee, among his many notable contributions during his tenure. Many affectionately recall Commissioner Corgey’s love for music, which included songwriting, singing, and playing maritime tunes on his guitar.
Commissioner Corgey’s bio includes more than 40 years of maritime experience, including serving as a merchant mariner, an elected union official, and a board member.
About Port Houston
For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.37 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website at PortHouston.com.
Contacts
Lisa Ashley-Daniels, Director, Media Relations, Office: 713-670-2644; Mobile: 832-247-8179; E-mail: [email protected]
