83R3606 BPG-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Irving has received a 2012 Baldrige
National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for
performance excellence through innovation, improvement, and
visionary leadership; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1988, this prestigious accolade is
conferred by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which is
managed by the United States Commerce Department's National
Institute of Standards and Technology in cooperation with the
private sector; the BPEP recognizes organizations that achieve
superior results through innovative practices, dynamic management,
strong financial performance, and superior employee and customer
satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, The City of Irving was selected as the winner of the
2012 Baldrige award in the nonprofit category following a rigorous
evaluation by an independent board; in the course of its candidacy,
examiners rated its attainment in a number of key areas, including
leadership, strategic planning, and operations focus; and
WHEREAS, Guided by city manager Tommy Gonzalez, Irving has
gained recognition as a model of fiscal responsibility; it is one of
5 municipalities in Texas and 89 in the nation to hold AAA ratings
from both Standard and Poor's and Moody's; while maintaining the
second-lowest tax rate in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area,
the city has earned ever-higher marks from its citizens for its key
services and overall quality of life; moreover, the administration
consistently fosters a positive work environment that enables the
city to recruit and retain talented and dedicated personnel; and
WHEREAS, Public safety in Irving has made continued gains in
recent years, and the city's police department is noted for its
adherence to best practices; other factors contributing to the
selection by the BPEP include the city's integration of strategic
planning and budget processes, its emphasis on process efficiency,
and its environmental initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Through a commitment to meeting the highest
standards, the City of Irving has established a national reputation
for excellence, and its success is indeed deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Irving on its receipt
of a 2012 Baldrige National Quality Award and that it commend all
those responsible for securing this honor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.