H.R. No. 3
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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, 3rd 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.
 
  Davis
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House on
  September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House