Transportation News, Volume 18, Number 8, April 1993 Page: 2
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Oliver announces September
retirement, praises employees
(Editor's note: This message went out via electronic mail on March 12
with an instruction to distribute it to employees. It also appeared on
the March 15 PIC.)A message from Amold Oliver, P.E.
Executive Director, Texas Department
of Transportation
To all TxDOT employees:
On March 12, 1993, I notified the
Texas Transportation Commission of
my intent to retire in September 1993.
I have been successful in showing
you a glimpse of the future and pointing
the direction to it. It will remain to my
successor to lead you there. This
agency, the best in state government, is
a part of the executive branch. As such,
you deserve to have the best leadership
that the govemor and the commission
can assemble. It is vital that the
commission and executive director be a
very close-knit, dynamic team with
complete trust in each other. With the
statutory responsibility to select the
executive director, this person should be
one of their own choosing.Frenm thi
Therefore, lam Executive
stepping aside to DireCtoi
pursue otherD
interests, taking with " * * * * *'*'*"
me the knowledge that I have been
privileged for 33 years to work with the
finest group of people in the world.
This agency is bigger than any of us. In
our 76-year history, governors have come
and gone, commissions have come and
gone, and executive directors have come
and gone. Yet, our progress has always
been continuous improvement and
achievement of higher and higher goals.
In the days ahead, I expect TxDOT
employees to carry on the work with the
same dedication you have always
demonstrated. I know the commission and
I can count on you.
God bless you!,*r
r
rCommissioner's
statement on Oliver
retirement plans
March 12, 1993
Today Executive Director Arnold W. Oliver
informed us of his intention to retire in Septem-
ber. Arnold said he had been considering this
option for some time.
We honor his desire to retire with great
respect and admiration for his years of service
to the state of Texas.
He will work closely with the commission to
provide a smooth and productive transition of
management.
Arnold's decision highlights the effect the
pending retirement legislation would have on
personnel throughout state government.
We recognize that as a result of this program,
state government will lose valuable, experi-
enced employees like Arnold.
Arnold's leadership will be greatly missed by
the Transportation Commission. Under his
leadership, the Texas Department of Transpor-
tation maintained its status as the premier
transportation agency in the country.
As other employees take advantage of early
retirement, we look forward to the opportunity
to promote from within talented, experienced
individuals who have earned the right to assume
greater responsibilities.4 David Bernsen,
Texas Commissioner of TransportationStatewide TIP
gets final OK
The Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP), approved in October and first
revised in January, was approved with one
more revision at the commission's March
meeting.
A public hearing on the revised STIP,
required by law, was held Feb. 26. One com-
ment was received at the hearing.
The federal Intermodal Surface Transporta-
tion Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 required
the governor of each state to approve a STIP
and individual transportation improvement
programs prepared by metropolitan planning
organizations (MPOs).
The individual MPO revisions were incorpo-
rated into the revised STIP that the commission
approved in January.
"ISTEA created a strong partnership between
the state's 25 MPOs and the department," said
Arnold Oliver, executive director. "Creating a
cohesive plan of this size proves the strength of
our partnership."
Transportation projects must be listed in the
three-year STIP before they are eligible for
federal funds.4 Jeff CarmackTxDOT backs public transportation crime bill
The commission passed a resolution
March 24 expressing support for a bill that
would increase the penalty for drinking alco-
holic beverages on buses and other public
transportation facilities.
House Bill 1092 amends the Texas Penal
Code to allow metropolitan transit authorities
that receive state funds to regulate the use ofBriefs
Toastmasters to meet
The new TxDOT Toastmasters chapter
meets Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at
Austin's Riverside Annex, Building 200,
200 East Riverside Drive. For information on
joining this group promoting excellence in
public speaking, call Tonia Norman at
512/463-9957.4
Softball tourney set
The fifth annual TxDOT Championship
Softball Tournament is scheduled for the
weekend of June 19-20 at Austin's Pleasant
Valley Sportsplex.
The double elimination tournament will
feature CoRec, Men's Championship and
Men's Recreational divisions. A consolation
bracket in each division is provided foralcohol on their premises. It also increases the
punishment for drinking in these places.
"TxDOT provides and encourages the use of
safe and efficient public transportation sys-
tems," said Transportation Commissioner
David Bernsen. "We believe the passage of this
legislation will enhance safety on these sys-
tems."4 Jeff Carmackteams losing their first two games in order to
provide a three-game guarantee. However, a
Men's Championship Division round robin
may be substituted to guarantee ample
playing time.
Thirty-nine teams participated in last
year's tournament, in which 15 team trophies
were awarded. As was the case last year, the
entire five-field sports complex has been
reserved for the department's use.4
El Paso Luby's thanked
The El Paso District presented a certificate
of appreciation to Michael Reidland of
Luby's Cafeteria for efforts toward making
Project Graduation 1993 a success.
El Paso-area Luby's will donate about
5 percent of purchases through the end of
May to school districts participating in the
program. The funds support Project Gradua-
tion chemical-free parties for seniors on
graduation night.4TRANSPORTATION NEWS, April 1993
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