TITLE: Congratulating former state representative Judy Hawley on her induction into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor.

SUMMARY: Congratulating former state representative Judy Hawley on her induction into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Former state representative Judy Hawley has been named a 2018 inductee of the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor, and this achievement is indeed a fitting acknowledgement of her outstanding record of service; and WHEREAS, Part of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the state's transportation industry; and WHEREAS, Ms. Hawley was elected as state representative for Texas House District 31, and in the course of a legislative tenure that spanned from 1995 to 2003, she served as vice chair of the Transportation and Energy Resources Committees; she then continued to devote her time and expertise to transportation issues as a member of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission for more than a decade before retiring in 2016 as commission chair; and WHEREAS, Under Ms. Hawley's skillful guidance at the port commission, the Corpus Christi area saw significant rail and ship channel expansion that helped accommodate transportation needs related to energy and military deployment; this dynamic Texan also served as chair of the I-69 Advisory Committee, guiding the development of the corridor, which links ports, waterways, rail, airports, and highways throughout the state, and she has played an instrumental role in the U.S. Highway 181 Harbor Bridge replacement project; and WHEREAS, The prosperity of the Lone Star State depends on the safe and effective transportation of people and goods, and through her leadership, dedication, and vision, Judy Hawley has made significant contributions that will benefit her fellow citizens for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Judy Hawley on her induction into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hawley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 714 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House