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“RECOGNIZING RETIREMENT OF MR. AMADEO SAENZ” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E922 on May 23, 2011.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING RETIREMENT OF MR. AMADEO SAENZ
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HON. HENRY CUELLAR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, May 23, 2011
Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Mr. Amadeo Saenz, executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
He has served his agency with great dedication since 1978, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his contributions.
Mr. Saenz, a native of Hebbronville, Texas, earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and initially began working as an engineering laboratory assistant in the Pharr district.
In October of 1993, he was appointed district engineer in the Pharr district; he was named assistant executive director for engineering operations in Austin eight years later, whereupon, he implemented and managed policies, programs, and operating strategies according to federal and state laws and Texas Transportation Commission regulations and directives. Since 2007 he has acted as the executive director of the agency, managing, directing, and implementing policies, programs, and operating strategies.
A notable Texan, Mr. Saenz served his profession as a member of the Civil Engineering External Advisory Committee for UT-Austin, and has been active in his community as a member of the Rotary Clubs of Laredo and Pharr and by giving generously of his time and talents to the Boy Scouts in the McAllen area.
In all his endeavors, Mr. Saenz enjoys the support and encouragement of his wife, Geraldine, and their children, Priscilla and David. He owns and operates a small ranch in south Texas and takes pleasure in horseback riding and hunting.
He has worked to benefit the citizens of Texas throughout a tenure in public service spanning three decades, and he may reflect with pride on his achievements.
Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the commitment to service exhibited by the executive director of the Department of Transportation, Amadeo Saenz, Jr.
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