83R23371 LB-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 1620
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James Cantwell is retiring as city manager of Bowie
in May 2013, drawing to a close a distinguished career in municipal
government that has spanned 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Appointed in 1993, Mr. Cantwell has guided the city
through numerous infrastructure projects and improvements while
managing a staff of approximately 100; during his tenure, the city
built the North Central Texas College--Bowie Campus and the Bowie
Community Center, enhanced public services at Pelham and Selma
Parks, and opened an animal shelter; a trained engineer,
Mr. Cantwell has also overseen the construction of a new public
works facility, water treatment plant, and wastewater pumping
station, and he has worked with the Texas Department of
Transportation in planning for a railroad overpass across
U.S. Highway 81; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cantwell has further contributed to the
community by serving on the boards of the Texas Public Power
Association, the 4A & 4B Economic Development Corporations, the
NCTC--Bowie Campus Foundation, the Lions Club, the Cross Plains
Rural Transportation Council, and the Resource Conservation and
Development Council; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, James Cantwell's dedication and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Bowie, and he may reflect with pride on his many professional
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate James Cantwell on his retirement as
city manager of Bowie and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cantwell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.