SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 676 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kevin Dickey, who is retiring on April 30, 2019, as deputy district engineer in the Austin District after more than 32 years of outstanding service with the Texas Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, Kevin Dickey began his distinguished career with the Texas Department of Transportation in 1987 in the Waco District; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, he played an important role in delivering numerous major projects in the Waco District; most notably, he was part of the team that developed the 96-mile expansion of Interstate 35 through the district; he concluded his tenure in Waco as director of Transportation Planning and Development; and WHEREAS, In 2015, he was named deputy district engineer for the Austin District, where his management skills and leadership abilities played an important role in the district's success; throughout his career, he has handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence with the Texas Department of Transportation will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Kevin Dickey on his exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 1, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate