TITLE: Congratulating John Teague on his receipt of the 2015 ASSE Triangle Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating John Teague on his receipt of the 2015 ASSE Triangle Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, John Teague has received the third annual American Society of Safety Engineers Triangle Award for Heroic Dedication; and WHEREAS, Presented by ASSE and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Triangle Award recognizes occupational safety professionals for exceptional contributions to the well-being of their fellow employees and to the advancement of their field; the award was named in tribute to the victims of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in New York City; and WHEREAS, Employed by Hughes Oilfield Transportation in Odessa, John Teague serves as safety manager and OSHA and Department of Transportation compliance officer; he oversees 150 trucks and drivers daily, and he has implemented an extensive two-day training program that all the company's prospective drivers must complete; and WHEREAS, Mr. Teague performs field audits on all drivers and equipment, and he conducts driving tests and ride-alongs; his outstanding leadership has brought Hughes two consecutive safety awards from Texas Mutual; moreover, he serves on the board of the West Texas Safety Training Center, and he is a member of the ASSE Permian Basin Chapter; and WHEREAS, Benefiting the greater community as well, Mr. Teague has worked tirelessly outside of the workplace to promote safe driving; he and his wife, Shannon, lost their son, Dustin, to an automobile accident caused by distracted driving, and they have traveled across the state to share their personal tragedy, highlighting the deadly consequences of inattention at the wheel; and WHEREAS, The Teagues frequently organize distracted driving awareness events, and in 2015, they advocated before the Texas Legislature for a ban on cell phone use while driving; in addition, they have spoken on the topic at the annual meeting of the West Texas Safety Training Center and at monthly meetings of the Permian Basin Service, Transmission, Exploration, and Production Safety Network; and WHEREAS, John Teague has devoted himself to keeping others safe from harm, and he has earned the respect of his colleagues and the deep admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate John Teague on his receipt of the 2015 ASSE Triangle Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his vital endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Teague as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2759 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House