SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 203
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Michael W. Alford, who is retiring as district engineer
for the Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation
after a distinguished career; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alford was introduced to transportation
engineering in 1979, when he worked as a survey party member in
La Marque while attending Texas A&M University; after
graduation, he became a full-time employee of the La Marque
Residency, and in 1988, he moved to the District Construction
Office; he progressed through the ranks into area and district
engineering positions, and in 1998, he became the director of
maintenance for the Houston District of the Texas Department of
Transportation, the largest district in the state; he has served
as the Houston District engineer since November of 2011; and
WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented administrator and
engineer, Mr. Alford is the only district engineer to achieve a
billion dollar letting in two consecutive years; he is noted for
his outstanding leadership during times of emergency and for a
remarkable record of safety at projects under his direction; and
WHEREAS, Michael Alford is a distinguished leader in his
field, and his expertise in construction and maintenance will
fortunately have a positive impact on the work of the many young
engineers he has mentored over the years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Michael W. Alford on his outstanding
career with the Houston District of the Texas Department of
Transportation and extend to him best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him 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 February 18, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate