TITLE: Congratulating Tom Hart on his retirement as city manager of Grand Prairie.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Tom Hart on his retirement as city manager of Grand Prairie.

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WHEREAS, Tom Hart is retiring as city manager of Grand Prairie on October 31, 2021, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure that has spanned more than two decades; and WHEREAS, Since joining the City of Grand Prairie in 1999, Mr. Hart has helped guide the community through a period of tremendous growth, with the population increasing from 118,000 to nearly 200,000 residents; over the course of his tenure, he has overseen many improvements to the city's amenities, including the construction of a new municipal courthouse and several recreation facilities; in addition, he has played an instrumental role in the development of Epic Central, which includes a playground, fitness and arts center, water park, and senior center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hart previously served as city manager in Euless and The Colony, and he is a former president of the North Texas City Management Association; his numerous accolades include a Texas City Management Association Mentoring Award, an International City/County Management Association Award for Career Development, and a Zeus Man of the Year award from the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Through his leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence, Tom Hart has made a positive and lasting difference in the Grand Prairie community, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tom Hart on his retirement as city manager of Grand Prairie and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.