through multiple audits, federal reporting cycles, and legislative budget analyses with accuracy and professionalism; and WHEREAS, As a 2017 Leadership Maryland graduate Ms. Sharpless was dedicated to her profession -- mentoring, developing and establishing succession pathways for the n ext generation of MDTA financial leaders ; serving on numerous national and regional boards, including the E-ZPass Interagency Group Executive Management Committee (Director, Vice Chair, and Chair), the International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, and Women’s Transportation Seminar, which honored her with 2013 WTS Woman of the Year, and WHEREAS, Ms. Sharpless will leave behind a 30-year legacy of character, integrity, professionalism, and unwavering service to the MDTA family, where her husband David served and son David Jr. continues to serve, we are grateful for her leadership, her kindness, and her loyalty, and she will be deeply missed as she transitions into the next chapter of her professional life, one she looks forward to sharing with her family, especially her five grandchildren; her loyal companion pup Woody; and continuing the cherished annual family trips that reflect her life -long love of Disney magic; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, On the occasion of Deborah Sharpless’ retirement from her distinguished career of exemplary service, the Chairman and Members of the Maryland Transportation Authority Board hereby express to Ms. Sharpless their most sincere appreciation for her excellence and commitment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be entered into the minutes of the MDTA Board meeting of December 18, 2025, and a copy, appropriately framed, be presented to Ms. Sharpless at her retirement celebration as an expression of the MDTA Board’s appreciation and esteem.
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