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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Mike Donnelly, who is retiring as mayor of Double Oak |
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after many years of outstanding service to the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mike Donnelly moved to Double Oak with his |
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family in 2002 and became immediately active in the community |
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as a volunteer; he was named a member of the town's budget |
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committee in 2003 and was elected to the town council the |
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following year; and |
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WHEREAS, As a council member, he played an important role |
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in the formation of a partnership between the town and American |
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Airlines, Incorporated, and the corporation provided the town |
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with automated external defibrillators and a training unit for |
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the town hall and police department; and |
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WHEREAS, He was elected mayor in 2009 and served until |
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2011, when he stepped down to attend to family matters; he |
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returned to the council in 2012, served as mayor pro tempore, |
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and then took the mayor's seat again in 2013; he went on to be |
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elected mayor for the next four consecutive terms; he has been |
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noted throughout his time in public office for his fiscal |
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conservatism and his untiring support of the town's |
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professional employees; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mayor Donnelly has |
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had a major impact on the success of the Double Oak community and |
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its institutions; he is famous for the camaraderie he shares with |
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its residents and for looking out for their safety and |
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well-being, and it is truly fitting that he receive special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Mike Donnelly on his exceptional |
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service as mayor of Double Oak and extend to him best wishes for |
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continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 10, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |