78S20264 JNC-D

By:  Kolkhorst                                                    H.R. No. 126



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Lonny Traweek is retiring as district engineer in 
the Bryan District of the Texas Department of Transportation 
(TxDOT) after more than 30 years of noteworthy service to the state; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Traweek earned a bachelor's degree in civil 
engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1970 and soon 
after began his career with TxDOT; starting out as an engineering 
assistant in the Dallas District, he was later named Dallas 
Northside area engineer and ably oversaw eight miles of 
reconstruction of the North Central Expressway; and
	WHEREAS, In 1992, this notable gentleman became district 
engineer for Bryan District, which includes 10 Central Texas 
counties; during his accomplished tenure, he has played an integral 
role in restoring the area farm-to-market roadway system and 
supervised the design and completion of numerous major construction 
projects; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Traweek's dedication and expertise have set an 
outstanding example for all those who have had the pleasure of 
knowing and working with him, and his presence at the Texas 
Department of Transportation will be greatly missed; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Lonny G. Traweek 
for his many years of invaluable service to the State of Texas and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy and fulfilling 
retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Traweek as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.