H.R. No. 1831
 
R E S O L U T I O N
       WHEREAS, Euless City Manager Joe Hennig is beginning a new
chapter in his life with his retirement on October 1, 2007, after 15
years of service to the citizens of Euless; and
       WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree in business
administration from Texas Tech University, Mr. Hennig worked for
TXU for 23 years, starting as a customer service coordinator for
Texas Power & Light in Sherman and eventually becoming director of
marketing and customer service for TXU in Dallas; and
       WHEREAS, Mr. Hennig embarked on his career in public service
in 1992 as the director of development services for the City of
Euless; after serving as assistant city manager and deputy city
manager, he became city manager in 1999; and
       WHEREAS, Working with the mayor and the city council, Mr.
Hennig has proved to be an energetic and productive city manager;
early in his tenure he negotiated the distribution of tax revenues
from the car rental center at Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport, and his efforts resulted in millions of dollars of revenue
over the years for Euless; and
       WHEREAS, Mr. Hennig has also been responsible for the
rejuvenation of major thoroughfares in the city, and he has
overseen management of the Texas Star Athletic Complex and
construction of a new police headquarters and courthouse; his
efforts have further helped to revitalize the commercial district
along Texas Highway 121, attracting many popular national
retailers; and
       WHEREAS, Mr. Hennig has proven to be a creative and
forward-looking public administrator, working with great success
to improve the welfare and livelihood of the citizens of Euless;
now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Euless city manager Joe Hennig on
his retirement and extend to him best wishes for success in all his
future endeavors; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hennig as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Smith of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House     
       I certify that H.R. No. 1831 was adopted by the House on May
18, 2007, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House