H.R. No. 626
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On March 31, 1995, Bob Hughey retired from his post
1-2 as Richardson city manager, drawing to a close a distinguished
1-3 tenure in that office that spanned more than two decades; and
1-4 WHEREAS, An honors graduate of Lubbock High School,
1-5 Mr. Hughey earned a bachelor of arts degree in government from
1-6 Texas Tech University and also pursued graduate studies toward a
1-7 master's degree in public administration at his alma mater; and
1-8 WHEREAS, This respected public servant joined the city staff
1-9 in July 1971 as assistant city manager, hired in part because of
1-10 his experience in the private sector; on January 1, 1974, following
1-11 the retirement of his predecessor, Mr. Hughey was named city
1-12 manager and he continued to demonstrate his exceptional talent in
1-13 bringing the right people together to find positive solutions for
1-14 the city's problems; and
1-15 WHEREAS, During his years as city manager, Mr. Hughey earned
1-16 the respect and admiration of his peers in city government as well
1-17 as the citizens of his community; he always made sure the city
1-18 council members had all the facts they needed on which to base
1-19 their decisions, and he was known for his ability to select
1-20 excellent staff members, whom he treated as his peers rather than
1-21 his subordinates; and
1-22 WHEREAS, As city manager, Mr. Hughey contributed greatly to
1-23 the creation of a thriving economy in Richardson that has attracted
1-24 many new businesses; Richardson is the site of the Telecom
2-1 Corridor, and has a relatively low tax rate and controlled growth
2-2 that have greatly enhanced the quality of life of area residents; a
2-3 1984 study conducted by the University of North Texas cited
2-4 Richardson as the top-rated city for municipal productivity; and
2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Hughey has had an extensive and distinguished
2-6 involvement with local and statewide organizations; a longtime
2-7 member and former chairman of the State Pension Review Board, he
2-8 also serves as vice chairman of the board of Community Credit
2-9 Union, as secretary/treasurer of the Richardson Development
2-10 Corporation, as an ex officio board member of the local chamber of
2-11 commerce, and as a member of the Leadership Richardson Advisory
2-12 Board; and
2-13 WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Hughey has shared his leadership
2-14 abilities as a former president of the North Texas City Management
2-15 Association and on committees and the board of the Texas City
2-16 Management Association; and
2-17 WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, this fine gentleman
2-18 has enjoyed the support of his wife, Nancy, and the couple's five
2-19 children, Vickie, Kayla, Shawn, Erik, and Holly; in recent years,
2-20 they have watched with pride as their close-knit family has grown
2-21 to include Vickie's husband, Kevin Hicks, and two beloved
2-22 grandchildren, Christopher and Schon Hicks; and
2-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Hughey was honored by his community in the past
2-24 when he was named an Outstanding Young Man of Richardson and he has
2-25 indeed lived up to that honor through the many significant
2-26 contributions he has made to the betterment of his community; with
2-27 political acumen and fiscal conservatism, Mr. Hughey has helped to
3-1 mold the city of Richardson into one of the finest communities in
3-2 North Texas and it is a privilege to recognize him for his valuable
3-3 service; now, therefore, be it
3-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
3-5 Legislature hereby congratulate Bob Hughey on the occasion of his
3-6 retirement as Richardson city manager and extend to him sincere
3-7 best wishes for continued success and happiness in all his future
3-8 endeavors; and, be it further
3-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-10 prepared for Mr. Hughey as an expression of highest regard by the
3-11 Texas House of Representatives.