By: Perry S.R. No. 46
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         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 87th Texas 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 by the
  Texas Senate.