Bill Text: TX SR658 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Tarron J. Richardson for his service as DeSoto city manager.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-29 - Reported enrolled [SR658 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-SR658-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Dr. Tarron J. Richardson for his outstanding service | ||
as DeSoto city manager; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Richardson began his distinguished career in | ||
DeSoto in 2009 as assistant city manager, after holding a number | ||
of city leadership positions in Richmond, Virginia, and | ||
Coatesville, Pennsylvania; he was named DeSoto city manager and | ||
chief executive officer in 2011; and | ||
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the City of DeSoto's | ||
financial health and stability significantly improved, and during | ||
challenging economic circumstances, the city was able to maintain a | ||
constant tax rate for four consecutive years; the city also | ||
received two bond-rating upgrades and achieved unprecedented | ||
growth in its fund reserves and revenue sources; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over a three-year period, Dr. Richardson has been | ||
instrumental in implementing a 1.75 percent tax reduction and in | ||
increasing the city's contribution rate to city employees' | ||
retirement plans; he has also played an important role in helping | ||
multiple city departments receive national and state | ||
accreditation awards; and | ||
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Dr. Richardson is | ||
respected and admired by his colleagues and area citizens, and | ||
his presence as DeSoto city manager will be greatly missed; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Tarron J. Richardson on his many | ||
contributions to the City of DeSoto 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. | ||
West | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on April 29, 2019. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |