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## [Dreams Do Come True: First Women Graduates of RTG Certification Program](https://blog.porthouston.com/first-women-graduates-of-rtg-certification-program?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Chris Virk-Brown](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/chris-virk-brown?hsLang=en-us) on January 12, 2022 at 2:54 PM

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The global supply chain is in a time of evolution. With ships getting larger and cargo increasing, the constant focus on growth is undeniable. More equipment and upgrades to infrastructure will be necessary, but so is a properly trained workforce. Who will be the next generation of maritime workers supplying that manpower to sustain the supply chain? Whether truckers, equipment operators, logistics specialists, longshoremen or crane technicians, these are all key roles that keep operations running efficiently; and the industry needs more of them. A lot more.

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## [Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Maritime Workforce](https://blog.porthouston.com/celebrating-dei-in-the-maritime-workforce?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Chris Virk-Brown](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/chris-virk-brown?hsLang=en-us) on December 1, 2021 at 12:03 PM

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Maersk’s rainbow container made its way around the world to Port Houston’s Barbours Cut Container Terminal. This colorful container has served as a symbol of equity, inclusion and diversity where all employees, partners, and customers feel welcomed and can be themselves without judgment or fear.

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## [Creuzot Appointed to Port Commission: DonCarlos, Cloonan Reappointed](https://blog.porthouston.com/creuzot-appointed-to-port-commission-doncarlos-cloonan-reappointed?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on April 22, 2020 at 6:19 PM

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Cheryl D. Creuzot has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the City of Houston.

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## [Cloonan Appointed to Houston Port Commission](https://blog.porthouston.com/cloonan-appointed-to-houston-port-commission?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on July 11, 2019 at 3:35 PM

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***Caption: Port Commissioner Wendy Montoya Cloonan and her family with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.***

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## [Commissioner Dean Corgey Reappointed to Port Commission](https://blog.porthouston.com/commissioner-dean-corgey-reappointed-to-port-commission?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on March 20, 2019 at 1:49 PM

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Dean E. Corgey has been reappointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority in February by the Houston City Council. He serves on the port’s Pension and Benefits Committee.

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## [Port Commissioners Fitzgerald, Mease Reappointed](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-commissioners-fitzgerald-mease-reappointed?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on February 13, 2019 at 3:43 PM

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## [Port Chairman Honored for 16 Years of Service on Port Commission](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-chairman-honored-for-16-years-of-service-on-port-commission?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on December 20, 2018 at 1:34 PM

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Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria was recognized for her 16 years of service to Port Houston during the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority’s last regular monthly meeting of 2018, which was held Dec. 12. Chairman Longoria has volunteered on the Port Commission since 2002.

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## [Tis’ the Season for Community Outreach at Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/tis-the-season-for-community-outreach-at-port-houston?hsLang=en-us)

 Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on December 18, 2018 at 11:23 AM

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Port Houston continued its tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season though the Angel Tree program and preparing care packages for seafarers. 

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