82S10881 BPG-D
By: Lewis H.R. No. 128
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Glen Larum retired from the Texas Department of
Transportation on August 31, 2010, drawing to a close a
distinguished career with the agency that spanned more than 17
years; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Mr. Larum joined TxDOT after working for 25
years in the news media; as the public information officer for the
12-county Odessa District, he was highly regarded for his skill,
expertise, and dedication to alerting residents about conditions
affecting their travel on area roadways; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Larum worked at radio station KDBM while
completing his bachelor's degree in education at the University of
Montana--Western; after graduating, he taught English and history
at St. Ignatius High School before becoming editor of the Ronan
Pioneer in 1974; he went on to serve as editor of the Fort Stockton
Pioneer for more than a decade; in addition, he was employed by the
international United Methodist Reporter and then the Odessa
American; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Department of
Transportation, Glen Larum demonstrated outstanding
professionalism and a commitment to excellence, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his many contributions to the agency and to
his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Glen Larum for his
service to the Texas Department of Transportation and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Larum as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.