TITLE: Congratulating A. C. Gonzalez on his retirement as city manager of Dallas.

SUMMARY: Congratulating A. C. Gonzalez on his retirement as city manager of Dallas.

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WHEREAS, A. C. Gonzalez is retiring as city manager of Dallas in January 2017, drawing to a close an outstanding career in public service; and WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Gonzalez went on to receive a master's degree in urban studies from Trinity University; in 1974, at age 23, he became one of the youngest city managers in the country when he began his career in Dilley; and WHEREAS, He led city governments in Carrizo Springs and San Marcos until he embarked on his notable tenure with the City of Dallas in 1988 as assistant city manager; he further honed his administrative skills as deputy superintendent and superintendent of the Austin Independent School District and as president of a privately owned investment company before returning to Dallas in 2006; and WHEREAS, On January 21, 2014, after seven months as interim city manager, Mr. Gonzalez was officially appointed to the office of Dallas city manager; over the course of his 17 years in Dallas city government, this esteemed Texan has overseen a number of major projects, including development of the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel, management of the Love Field modernization program, and negotiations of the Dallas Stars Reunion Arena lease, which brought the professional sports franchise to the city; he also advocated for a federal grant that expanded streetcars in the downtown area and was responsible for expanding the city's tax base through numerous development projects; and WHEREAS, With his skill, dedication, and vision, A. C. Gonzalez has made Dallas an even better place in which to live, and his achievements will continue to benefit his fellow residents in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor A. C. Gonzalez on his retirement as city manager of Dallas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gonzalez 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. 45 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House