SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1053
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Owen Whitworth, who is retiring as director of the
Texas Department of Transportation Audit Office after 30 years of
outstanding service to the state; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Idaho State University, Mr. Whitworth
began his career at the Texas Department of Transportation in
1981 as an accounting manager; he became a certified public
accountant in 1983, and his outstanding proficiency in his duties
and commitment to excellence led to his promotion to the position
of audit director in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his
exceptional organizational skills and accounting expertise; in
1988, he was certified as an internal auditor, signifying his
proficiency and professionalism in the field; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled his many
responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication;
under his leadership, the Texas Department of Transportation
Audit Office was twice selected as Employer of the Year by the
Austin Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and in
2005, he received the Journey Toward Excellence Award, one of the
highest honors the department bestows; and
WHEREAS, He has lent his expertise to many professional
organizations; he has served for 12 years on the Employees
Retirement System of Texas board of trustees and was a founding
member of the State Agency Internal Audit Forum; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the Texas
Department of Transportation Audit Office will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Owen Whitworth on his exceptional
service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Texas
Department of Transportation and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate