SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Texas Department of Transportation, which is
	celebrating its centennial throughout the year; and
	WHEREAS, Established as the Texas Highway Department on
	April 4, 1917, the earliest incarnation of the state's
	transportation division was organized 100 years ago with the
	mission of connecting farms and ranches to markets; today, the
	Texas Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring the
	safe and efficient movement of goods and citizens across 80,000
	miles of state-maintained roadways; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, in addition to its
	previous responsibilities, the department was assigned duties
	involving aviation, railroads, and ports and waterways in Texas,
	and it ultimately adopted its current name to reflect this expanded
	jurisdiction; and
	WHEREAS, In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Texas
	Department of Transportation has launched a commemorative
	centennial website and the "Track the Truck" traveling exhibit;
	Texans are invited to track a 1918 Liberty Truck as it makes its
	way through different regions of the state carrying historical
	photos and a visual timeline that highlights many of the
	department's significant achievements over the years; and
	WHEREAS, Through a century of collaboration and leadership,
	the Texas Department of Transportation has helped connect
	communities to commerce, people to people, and people to
	opportunities by building a robust transportation system;
	department leaders remain committed to their mission of
	providing reliable service and look forward to meeting the
	state's ongoing and evolving transportation needs in the years to
	come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Texas
	Department of Transportation for their work helping to move
	Texans and commerce throughout the Lone Star State and extend to
	all best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the department 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 March 20, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate