80R16100 JGH-D
 
  By: Smith of Tarrant 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.