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“IN RECOGNITION OF STEVE SIMMONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1007 on June 1, 2011.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN RECOGNITION OF STEVE SIMMONS
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HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS
of texas
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Steve Simmons for his years of service to the State of Texas.
Mr. Simmons worked as the Deputy Executive Director for the Texas Department of Transportation since 2001. After earning his degree in civil engineering from the University of Houston in 1981, he began his career with TxDOT as a project manager in 1982. He then went on to serve as the deputy district engineer for TxDOT's Houston District and was named the Forth Worth district engineer in 1998. During this time he also served on the Regional Transportation Council of the North Texas Council of Governments. Under Mr. Simmons' leadership, the Fort Worth District received the Design Excellence Award for a Metropolitan District in 1998, 1999 and 2000.
Mr. Simmons' service also includes time on the civil engineering advisory boards for the University of Houston and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Mr. Simmons received the University of Houston's Engineering Alumni Association's Distinguished Young Engineering Alumnus Award in 1997 and the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award in 2005, making him the first University of Houston graduate to attain both awards. He was one of the university's inaugural inductees into the Cullen College of Engineering's Academy of Distinguished Civil and Environmental Engineers. His ability to help make projects a success dates back to his youth when he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
There are numerous transportation projects in the 26th District and I have been grateful for the efforts of Mr. Simmons. Whether weighing in on a highway in need of expansion or coming to North Texas to update my constituents on the state of our transportation system, his willingness to serve has equaled his professionalism.
It is with great honor that I recognize Steve Simmons for his years of hard work and dedication given to the citizens of Texas.
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