By: Sibley S.R. No. 467 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Dr. Neilon J. Rowan for being named an Honorary Member 1-4 of the Institute of Transportation Engineers; Executive Director 1-5 Tom Brahms presented Dr. Rowan with the award January 29, 1993; and 1-6 WHEREAS, In 1957, Neilon J. Rowan graduated from 1-7 Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in civil 1-8 engineering; one year later, he went to Texas A&M University to 1-9 finish his master's degree and doctoral degree; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A highly talented researcher, Dr. Rowan obtained 1-11 a full-time teaching appointment with the Texas A&M faculty in 1-12 1959; currently a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, 1-13 he received the 1989-1990 Zachry Teaching Excellence Award and the 1-14 1985 Outstanding Professor award in the department; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The National Safety Council awarded Dr. Rowan a 1-16 Certificate of Commendation in 1966 for his role in the developing 1-17 of breakaway sign supports; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Dr. Rowan has earned many honors over the years; 1-19 in 1973 the Highway Research Board recognized him for a Paper of 1-20 Outstanding Merit; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In 1978, the Institute of Transportation Engineers 1-22 named him Transportation Engineer of the Year for the Texas Section; 1-23 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Rowan was the first Texan and the 46th person 2-2 in the history of the Institute of Transportation Engineers to win 2-3 this honor which is the highest commendation that the institute 2-4 bestows on an individual; Dr. Rowan is truly worthy of legislative 2-5 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Neilon J. Rowan on 2-8 being honored by the Institute of Transportation Engineers; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-11 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on March 23, 1993. 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate