82R22501 BPG-D
By: Phillips H.R. No. 1563
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Department of Transportation executive
director Amadeo Saenz, Jr., has served his agency with great
dedication since 1978, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his
contributions; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hebbronville, Mr. Saenz earned his
bachelor's degree in civil engineering with honors from The
University of Texas at Austin; he initially joined TxDOT as an
engineering laboratory assistant in the Pharr District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saenz was appointed district engineer in the
Pharr District in October 1993; eight years later, he was named
assistant executive director for engineering operations in Austin;
he implemented and managed policies, programs, and operating
strategies according to federal and state laws and Texas
Transportation Commission regulations and directives; since 2007,
he has served as executive director of the agency, managing,
directing, and implementing policies, programs, and operating
strategies; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan served his profession as a member
of the Civil Engineering External Advisory Committee for UT-Austin;
he has also been active in his community and was a member of the
Rotary Clubs in Laredo and Pharr; moreover, he gave generously of
his time and talents to the Boy Scouts in the McAllen area; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Saenz enjoys the support
and encouragement of his wife, Geraldine, and their children,
Priscilla and David; he owns and operates a small cattle ranch in
South Texas and enjoys horseback riding and hunting; and
WHEREAS, Amadeo Saenz, Jr., has worked to benefit the
citizens of Texas throughout a tenure in public service spanning
more than three decades, and he may reflect with pride on his
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Amadeo Saenz, Jr., for his service in the
Texas Department of Transportation and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.