TITLE: Congratulating William H. "Bill" Lindley on his retirement as Highland Park town administrator.

SUMMARY: Congratulating William H. "Bill" Lindley on his retirement as Highland Park town administrator.

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WHEREAS, William H. Lindley is retiring as Highland Park town administrator on May 26, 2023, drawing to a close a distinguished career in municipal government that has spanned more than four decades; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his 15 years as town administrator, Bill Lindley has played an instrumental role in assisting the town council in implementing a 10-year operating and capital budget; he was integral to the renovation of the town's parks and town hall, as well as improvements to the roads and utility systems; during his tenure, he has ably guided Highland Park through many difficult challenges, including the West Nile virus outbreak, Winter Storm Uri, and the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lindley holds a bachelor's degree and has completed coursework toward a master's degree in public administration, and he received continuing education certification in public management and mediation; prior to joining the Highland Park staff, he held several senior leadership positions with local governments in Gladewater, Rusk, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Colleyville, which was the recipient of the 2006 Municipal Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal League while he was city manager; he has been honored with the Jay Sansom Mentor Award from the North Texas City Management Association and the Mentoring Award in Memory of Gary Gwyn from the Texas City Management Association; and WHEREAS, Through his skill and dedication, Bill Lindley has greatly benefited the Highland Park community, and he may reflect with pride on his many contributions as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate William H. Lindley on his retirement as Highland Park town administrator 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. Lindley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Meyer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2372 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House