H.R. No. 20
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Michael Lee retired as director of engineering and
safety operations for the Texas Department of Transportation on
July 31, 2021, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure with the
agency that spanned nearly 24 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee earned a bachelor's degree in petroleum
engineering from Texas A&M University in 1988 and began his career
by running his own water well firm in Northeast Texas; he first
joined TxDOT in 1997 as an engineering assistant, and over the
years, he has held a variety of positions, including transportation
engineer, area engineer for San Augustine and Nacogdoches, and
director of operations for the Paris District; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, Mr. Lee was named director of the
Maintenance Division, where he cultivated a culture that emphasized
customer service, collaboration, and accountability, and in 2017,
he took on his most recent role as director of engineering and
safety operations; his myriad contributions to the agency have
helped TxDOT to become a national model in responding to
emergencies and severe weather events; and
WHEREAS, With his professionalism, leadership, and
commitment to excellence, Michael Lee has earned the lasting
respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his many accomplishments as he begins the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Michael Lee on
his retirement as the Texas Department of Transportation director
of engineering and safety operations 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. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 20 was adopted by the House on August
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House