SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Doris Howdeshell, who is retiring April 30, 2011, as
director of the Travel Information Division of the Texas
Department of Transportation after more than three decades of
exemplary service to the state; and
WHEREAS, An honors graduate of Southwest Texas State
University, Doris Howdeshell began her career with the Texas
Department of Transportation in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Known for her outstanding leadership skills and
vision, she has been responsible for such exceptional
initiatives as the highly successful "Don't Mess with Texas"
campaign and the state's Adopt-a-Highway program, which has
served as a model for similar programs in 48 other states; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has also overseen
the production of the state's travel literature, including the
award-winning Texas Highways magazine; she received the 2006
Tall In Texas award from the Texas Travel Industry Association
for her outstanding contributions to the state's tourism
industry; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional public servant, she is respected
and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas
Department of Transportation's Travel Information Division will
be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Doris Howdeshell for her exemplary
service to the people of Texas with the Texas Department of
Transportation and extend to her best wishes for the retirement
years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate