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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 658
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Tarron J. Richardson for his outstanding service |
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as DeSoto city manager; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Richardson began his distinguished career in |
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DeSoto in 2009 as assistant city manager, after holding a number |
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of city leadership positions in Richmond, Virginia, and |
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Coatesville, Pennsylvania; he was named DeSoto city manager and |
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chief executive officer in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the City of DeSoto's |
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financial health and stability significantly improved, and during |
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challenging economic circumstances, the city was able to maintain a |
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constant tax rate for four consecutive years; the city also |
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received two bond-rating upgrades and achieved unprecedented |
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growth in its fund reserves and revenue sources; and |
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WHEREAS, Over a three-year period, Dr. Richardson has been |
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instrumental in implementing a 1.75 percent tax reduction and in |
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increasing the city's contribution rate to city employees' |
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retirement plans; he has also played an important role in helping |
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multiple city departments receive national and state |
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accreditation awards; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Dr. Richardson is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues and area citizens, and |
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his presence as DeSoto city manager will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Tarron J. Richardson on his many |
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contributions to the City of DeSoto and extend to him best wishes |
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for 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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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 April 29, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |