The resolution honors Lorie Tudor, the retired Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, for her remarkable forty-one years of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Arkansas. Beginning her career in 1981 as a clerk typist, Tudor advanced through various roles, including civil engineer and Deputy Director, before becoming the first female director in March 2020. Her tenure was marked by significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergency closure of the Hernando de Soto Bridge. Under her leadership, the department successfully completed the Connecting Arkansas Program, secured funding for the ARDOT Fallen Worker Memorial, and implemented various initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

The resolution also highlights Tudor's numerous accomplishments, including her leadership roles in various transportation organizations, her recognition with prestigious awards, and her efforts to inspire women in engineering and transportation careers. It acknowledges her contributions to improving the department's effectiveness and responsiveness to the state's transportation needs. The Senate expresses its gratitude for her service and wishes her well in her retirement, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to her by the Secretary of the Senate.