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

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

FULL TEXT:
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