TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Tarron Richardson on his appointment as city manager of DeSoto.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Tarron Richardson on his appointment as city manager of DeSoto.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Tarron Richardson assumed his new position as city manager of DeSoto on May 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Richardson began his career with the City of Richmond, serving as project manager of council relations for the city manager; and WHEREAS, He went on to hold a number of challenging posts, including assistant to the chief administrative officer for legislation and deputy director of public utilities in Richmond and assistant city manager and acting city manager for the City of Coatesville, Pennsylvania; he joined the City of DeSoto in 2009 as assistant city manager; and WHEREAS, Tarron Richardson has worked diligently in behalf of the citizens of DeSoto, and his experience, vision, and characteristic commitment to excellence will continue to benefit his fellow residents as he undertakes his new responsibilities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Tarron Richardson on his appointment as city manager of DeSoto and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Richardson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2520 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House