86R30281 CJM-D By: Israel H.R. No. 1459 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kevin Dickey retired from the Austin District of the Texas Department of Transportation on April 30, 2019, after more than 32 years with the agency; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, this licensed professional engineer first joined TxDOT in 1987, when he took a position in the Waco District; over the succeeding years, he served that district in a number of different roles, including as director of transportation planning and development, and his efforts were essential to such important projects as the 96-mile expansion of IH-35; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dickey was appointed deputy district engineer for the Austin District in 2015, and for three and a half years, he helped lead TxDOT efforts in the Capitol City and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, Kevin Dickey has made significant contributions to advancing the mission of the Texas Department of Transportation, and he may take well-deserved pride in his exceptional record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kevin Dickey on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation 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. Dickey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.