The Yellow Rose
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The Pilots want the new addition to reflect their Texas pride. The Yellow Rose is one of Texas’ oldest legends. During the Texas Revolution, a young indentured servant was overseeing Morgan’s Point for the Morgan family. Ms. Emily West Morgan was known for her intelligence and sophistication and used these characteristics to her and Texas’ advantage when she was taken captive by Santa Anna. Legend has it that she held the Mexican leader’s ear while funneling information back to Sam Houston. Houston attacked Santa Anna’s fort and Emily was declared a hero. The Morgan family was taken aback by her courage, released her as a servant and paid her way home.
Commissioned by Congressman Gene Green (D-TX), The Yellow Rose will be officially introduced by the Houston Pilot’s Presiding Officer Captain Tom Pace. After a blessing given by Father Rivers Patout, Congressman Green’s wife Helen Green will deliver the christening and break a champagne bottle against The Yellow Rose. The bottle’s pieces will be placed in a ceremonial bag to be displayed at the Houston Pilots’ headquarters. At a reception held immediately after, The Slap Out Gully Boys will provide musical entertainment, featuring the Texas folk song “Yellow Rose.”
Founded in 1921, the Houston Pilots ensure environmental and public safety navigating the vessels that call on The Port of Houston and its ship channel, while maintaining professionalism and stimulating economic development within the Houston area and throughout the state and country. As exclusive agents commissioned by the Port of Houston Authority, they guide the ships that deliver the goods. It is estimated that more than 220 million tons of cargo traveled through the Port of Houston last year, contributing to 785,000 jobs statewide. To learn more, visit www.houston-
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Katie Winslow
Katie@delagarza-
281-650-1201
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