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ur employees are constant fixtures on
" Texas roadways. Whether it's clearing
debris, fixing signs or ensuring roads and
infrastructure are safe, chances are you'll
see them somewhere in some capacity. That turned out
to be a good thing for one Texas resident. She needed
help and our employees were in the right place at the
right time to come to her rescue.
It unfolded in the Paris District off FM 79. As General
Transportation Specialist Keith Jenkins and a co-worker
traveled through Lamar County on a work detail, he
noticed something strange. Upon closer inspection, he
realized a citizen was in dire need of help. A disabled
woman, with one-leg, was lying in a ditch. The woman
uses a wheelchair for mobility and while navigating
through her yard, it rolled in the wrong direction. The
wheelchair went into the ditch outside her home. She
attempted to pull herself up to safety but could only
manage to get out of the chair. She was stuck! There
was nothing more she could do. Outside and facing the
elements, she needed help and fast.
Her help came in the form of TxDOT employees.
Jenkins, part of the Lamar County Maintenance Section,
has worked for TxDOT for 18 years. He immediately
pulled his truck over and stopped to provide assistance.
Without hesitation, he pulled the distressed woman out
of the ditch and back into her wheelchair. His quick-
thinking and decision to help prevented a bad situation
from becoming worse. It's the type of service he says
he'd do all over again.Keith Jenkins of the Paris District assisted a disabled
woman who turned out to be the relative of a co-worker.
"We're able to see people in the community all day.
Safety is always a priority. So, it's great to help someone
in need because we certainly don't want a situation to
get worse"
Jenkins' great attitude was instantly noticed. As it
turns out, the woman he assisted was a relative of
another Paris District employee, Julie White. White says
the willingness to help her aunt was immediate. She's
thankful for the effort of co-workers like Jenkins and
others.
"This makes me so proud to be a part of TxDOT and
to know there are still good people out there and they
are TxDOT people," said White.
A good deed by good people.Send information or any thank-you emails, letters or calls you or your co-workers receive to AskTxDOT@TxDOT.gov
so we can recognize TxDOT employee achievements. .
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