Bill Text: TX HR128 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 128 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Glen Larum on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-07-05 - Reported enrolled [HR128 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR128-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 128



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Glen Larum retired from the Texas Department of
	Transportation on August 31, 2010, drawing to a close a
	distinguished career with the agency that spanned more than 17
	years; and
	WHEREAS, In 1993, Mr. Larum joined TxDOT after working for 25
	years in the news media; as the public information officer for the
	12-county Odessa District, he was highly regarded for his skill,
	expertise, and dedication to alerting residents about conditions
	affecting their travel on area roadways; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Larum worked at radio station KDBM while
	completing his bachelor's degree in education at the University of
	Montana--Western; after graduating, he taught English and history
	at St. Ignatius High School before becoming editor of the Ronan
	Pioneer in 1974; he went on to serve as editor of the Fort Stockton
	Pioneer for more than a decade; in addition, he was employed by the
	international United Methodist Reporter and then the Odessa
	American; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Department of
	Transportation, Glen Larum demonstrated outstanding
	professionalism and a commitment to excellence, and he may indeed
	reflect with pride on his many contributions to the agency and to
	his community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Glen Larum for his
	service to the Texas Department of Transportation and extend to him
	sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Larum as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Lewis

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on June
	28, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House