Houston Ship Channel

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“There wouldn’t be a vibrant and successful Houston today without the visionaries who have built, maintained, and grown the Port of Houston during its first 100 years. It serves as a vital economic link to the global market and is but one of the reasons why Houston has developed into the world-class city we are now.” – George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States

“Few things are as inextricably intertwined into Houston’s DNA as its ship channel. It is a critical building block of our city’s tremendous success, allowing us to prosper by reaching out to the rest of the world. Without it, Houston might still be a sleepy little town along the muddy banks of Buffalo Bayou. During the past 100 years, however, the ship channel has become more than one of the world’s busiest seaports. It is a testament to the imagination and determination of Houston forefathers who planned a better future for their city, and then went above the task of getting it done.” – James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State