SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46

WHEREAS, The retirement of Martin R. Smith as a district engineer with the Texas Department of Transportation on August 31, 2021, offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on his outstanding record of service to that agency; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has faithfully served the citizens of the Childress District throughout his more than 38-year career with TxDOT; he is the second-longest-serving district engineer in the district's history, and he has contributed vital leadership to a number of transportation projects over the course of a decade; and

WHEREAS, Distinguishing himself in his role as director of transportation planning and development, Mr. Smith was responsible for two of the largest projects ever undertaken by the Childress District; among his achievements, he was instrumental in the design of the Super 2 highway system, which allows for safer and more efficient passing opportunities on rural two-lane highways; and

WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Martin Smith may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in its behalf and in the knowledge that his contributions will continue to benefit Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Martin R. Smith on the occasion of his retirement as Childress District engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 30, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate