84R21319 WG-D By: Sheffield H.R. No. 1964 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Allen Neel retired as the administrator of the Coryell County Road and Bridge Department on March 31, 2015, after more than two decades of dedicated service to his fellow residents; and WHEREAS, A 23-year veteran of the department, Mr. Neel counted among his many responsibilities responding to road-related crises at any hour of the day or night and helping to inspect and maintain the 625 miles of public roads and bridges in Coryell County; he has distinguished himself as administrator since 2011, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the public; and WHEREAS, Mr. Neel joins his wife, Lynda, in retirement, and together they look forward to traveling and spending more time with family; and WHEREAS, Allen Neel's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Coryell County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Allen Neel on his retirement as administrator of the Coryell County Road and Bridge Department 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. Neel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.