SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Tom Hart, who is retiring as city manager of Grand
  Prairie after 22 years of exemplary service in the position and a
  long career of civic leadership; and
         WHEREAS, Tom Hart has effectively served as city manager of
  Grand Prairie since 1999; over the last two decades, he has led
  the city through an era of incredible growth and development that
  has helped the community to earn the distinction of one of the
  best places to live and retire in the nation; and
         WHEREAS, Under Mr. Hart's leadership, Grand Prairie has
  benefited from numerous projects that have improved the quality
  of life for citizens and have inspired more than 80,000 new
  residents to join the community; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hart's many achievements as city manager
  include organizing a nationally recognized police department and
  modernizing the city's emergency service infrastructure; he has
  overseen the construction of many new cultural centers,
  recreation destinations, and civic-service buildings, and he
  recently steered an approved bond proposal for a massive
  expansion of the Epic Central center that will help foster the
  city's reputation as a world-class hub for entertainment and the
  arts; and
         WHEREAS, Widely esteemed for his innovative leadership,
  Tom Hart has earned numerous accolades for his tireless work on
  behalf of Grand Prairie and its citizens, and he has ensured that
  the City of Grand Prairie will remain a model community as it
  continues to meet the demands of modern society; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Tom Hart for his
  outstanding leadership as Grand Prairie city manager and for his
  many contributions to the community and extend to him best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 4, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate