TITLE: Congratulating William Dollar on his retirement as city manager of Garland.

SUMMARY: Congratulating William Dollar on his retirement as city manager of Garland.

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WHEREAS, William Dollar is retiring as city manager of Garland in May 2015, and the conclusion of his outstanding career provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the contributions of this esteemed Texan; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dollar earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington and went on to attain a master's in public administration at the University of North Texas; he began his career in 1971 as a design engineer in his hometown of Garland, and he later served as director of the city's wastewater treatment and public works divisions before assuming the post of assistant city manager of utility services in 1985; and WHEREAS, Since September 2003, Mr. Dollar has ably led Garland as city manager; when the President George Bush Turnpike was built, he oversaw the planning for a shopping center, executive housing, and a golf course in north Garland; he has also played an instrumental role in the renovation of the downtown area, including the addition of an atrium at the arts center and the construction of a new headquarters for the municipal power company; through responsible management of the city's budget and regular meetings with city council members, he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers, and in January 2015, he was awarded the Tall Texan Award by the Garland Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dollar serves, together with other city leaders, as a member of the Garland Economic Development Partnership; a respected authority in the areas of public works and utility services, he has also served on the board of directors of both the Texas and the American Public Power Associations; he holds membership in the International City/County Management Association, the Texas City Management Association, and the National Society of Professional Engineers, among others; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dollar enjoys the love and support of his wife, Tandy; his retirement plans involve spending more time with his loved ones, including his grandchildren, and playing golf with his wife at Garland's Firewheel Golf Park; involved in his community as a private citizen as well, he is a valued parishioner of First United Methodist Church of Garland; and WHEREAS, William Dollar's broad experience and unswerving commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Garland, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate William Dollar on his retirement as city manager of Garland 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. Dollar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 579 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House