TITLE: Recognizing Mike Donnelly on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Mike Donnelly on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mike Donnelly, who is retiring as mayor of Double Oak after many years of outstanding service to the community; and WHEREAS, Mike Donnelly moved to Double Oak with his family in 2002 and became immediately active in the community as a volunteer; he was named a member of the town's budget committee in 2003 and was elected to the town council the following year; and WHEREAS, As a council member, he played an important role in the formation of a partnership between the town and American Airlines, Incorporated, and the corporation provided the town with automated external defibrillators and a training unit for the town hall and police department; and WHEREAS, He was elected mayor in 2009 and served until 2011, when he stepped down to attend to family matters; he returned to the council in 2012, served as mayor pro tempore, and then took the mayor's seat again in 2013; he went on to be elected mayor for the next four consecutive terms; he has been noted throughout his time in public office for his fiscal conservatism and his untiring support of the town's professional employees; and WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mayor Donnelly has had a major impact on the success of the Double Oak community and its institutions; he is famous for the camaraderie he shares with its residents and for looking out for their safety and well-being, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Mike Donnelly on his exceptional service as mayor of Double Oak and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2021.