By: Perry S.R. No. 46
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The retirement of Martin R. Smith as a district
engineer with the Texas Department of Transportation on August
31, 2021, offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on his
outstanding record of service to that agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has faithfully served the citizens of
the Childress District throughout his more than 38-year career
with TxDOT; he is the second-longest-serving district engineer
in the district's history, and he has contributed vital
leadership to a number of transportation projects over the course
of a decade; and
WHEREAS, Distinguishing himself in his role as director of
transportation planning and development, Mr. Smith was
responsible for two of the largest projects ever undertaken by
the Childress District; among his achievements, he was
instrumental in the design of the Super 2 highway system, which
allows for safer and more efficient passing opportunities on
rural two-lane highways; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of his community, Martin
Smith may reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished in
its behalf and in the knowledge that his contributions will
continue to benefit Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
2nd Called Session, hereby honor Martin R. Smith on the occasion
of his retirement as Childress District engineer for the Texas
Department of Transportation and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.