SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 240
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Laura Ryan on her outstanding service as a member of
the Texas Transportation Commission and on her many
contributions to the Texas Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Laura Ryan was first appointed to the Texas
Transportation Commission by Governor Greg Abbott in July of 2016
to fill a vacancy; she was reappointed to serve a six-year term in
March of 2017, and throughout her tenure as a commissioner, she
has served the Texas Department of Transportation with diligence
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, A passionate champion for roadway safety, Laura
Ryan has devoted herself in her role as commissioner to improving
the safety and well-being of Texas motorists; in her years of
service, Commissioner Ryan has been an advocate for improved
safety on roadways through such public awareness campaigns as
#EndTheStreakTX and through the department's pledge to meet the
goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2050; and
WHEREAS, A highly accomplished business leader and
corporate executive, Laura Ryan's distinguished career includes
her service in leadership positions in a broad range of
professional industries and her role as founder and president of
strategy and leadership consulting firm GX2 Partners; she has
previously served as the chair of the Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles Board, where she represented the vehicle manufacturing
and distribution industry and was an active voice in committee
meetings; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her many professional endeavours
and her years of public service, Laura Ryan is involved in giving
back to her local community and sits on the Houston Board of Child
Advocates; in the course of her service to the Texas Department
of Transportation, she has served as a mentor to others and has
fulfilled the duties of her role with an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and it is truly fitting that she receive special
recognition on her exemplary service to Texas and the people of
the Lone State State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Laura Ryan on her exceptional
leadership and public service as a member of the Texas
Transportation Commission; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 28, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate