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Port Houston Commission Meeting May 20

Virtual Session

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pursuant to Texas Governor Abbott’s action of March 16, 2020 to allow virtual and telephonic open meetings to maintain government transparency, and in consideration of the observation of the upcoming Memorial Day, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting virtually on Wednesday, May 20. The virtual meeting will start at 9:15 a.m. via Webex webinar.

The Executive Office Building is closed to the general public; however, the public can participate in the meetings virtually via Webex, which can be accessed as provided on the following page. Sign up for public comment is available up to an hour prior to the meeting by contacting Erik Eriksson at eeriksson@porthouston.com or Liana Christian at lchristian@porthouston.com.

The Community Relations Committee will meet virtually at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the Port Commission meeting. Instructions for accessing this virtual meeting can be found on the posted agenda.

Meeting agendas are available at http://porthouston.com/leadership/public-meetings/.

About Port Houston

For more than 100 years, the Port of Houston Authority has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals of Port Houston – the nation’s largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the nation. It supports the creation of nearly 1.175 million jobs in Texas and 2.7 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling almost $265 billion in Texas – 16 percent of Texas’ total gross domestic product – and more than $617 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit Port Houston’s website at: www.porthouston.com.

The Executive Office Building is closed to the general public at this time.

The safety and security of the Port of Houston Authority’s visitors and employees is our first priority. Guests entering the Port Authority Executive Building must show a valid government-issued photo ID, and may be required to pass through security screening, including the use of a hand-held metal detector and other measures as deemed necessary. To learn more about port security visit: http://porthouston.com/portweb/port-security/.

When it's time, join your Webex meeting here:

Meeting number (access code): 967 439 581
Meeting password: v2FCVWcvp29

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Contacts

Lisa Ashley, Director, Media Relations
Office: 713-670-2644; Mobile: 832-247-8179
E-mail: lashley@porthouston.com

Port Houston


Release Summary
Port Houston Port Commission holds virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 20.
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Contacts

Lisa Ashley, Director, Media Relations
Office: 713-670-2644; Mobile: 832-247-8179
E-mail: lashley@porthouston.com

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