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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sara Reidy of the Kessler Park neighborhood in |
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Dallas identified a transportation-related issue that was |
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negatively impacting the quality of life in her community, and |
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through her initiative, steps are being taken to address the |
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problem; and |
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WHEREAS, Concerned about the noise levels from nearby |
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Interstate 30, Ms. Reidy purchased a decibel meter and took |
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measurements that showed the volume emanating from the highway was |
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exceeding Texas Department of Transportation standards; and |
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WHEREAS, This concerned citizen demonstrated outstanding |
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leadership by coordinating with state officials and various |
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neighborhood groups to provide a thorough presentation regarding |
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the problem; her tenacity and ability to bring people together in a |
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short period of time allowed for consensus building and cooperation |
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in seeking potential solutions to the situation; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Reidy had no previous public sector experience, |
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but her efforts led to the establishment of a Texas Department of |
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Transportation pilot program aimed at alleviating the problem; as |
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part of that initiative, the Center for Transportation Research, |
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working in conjunction with TxDOT, will apply noise-reducing |
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materials to Interstate 30 between Sylvan Avenue and Hampton Road |
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in Dallas and monitor the results; if the pilot program provides |
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acceptable noise reduction, it may provide a valuable new |
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alternative that may be applicable to other locations around the |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Sara Reidy for her contributions as a |
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community advocate and commend her for the positive change she has |
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helped realize by fostering collaboration among her fellow |
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citizens; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Reidy as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |