H.R. No. 579
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, William Dollar is retiring as city manager of
Garland in May 2015, and the conclusion of his outstanding career
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the contributions of
this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dollar earned a bachelor's degree in civil
engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington and went on to
attain a master's in public administration at the University of
North Texas; he began his career in 1971 as a design engineer in his
hometown of Garland, and he later served as director of the city's
wastewater treatment and public works divisions before assuming the
post of assistant city manager of utility services in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Since September 2003, Mr. Dollar has ably led
Garland as city manager; when the President George Bush Turnpike
was built, he oversaw the planning for a shopping center, executive
housing, and a golf course in north Garland; he has also played an
instrumental role in the renovation of the downtown area, including
the addition of an atrium at the arts center and the construction of
a new headquarters for the municipal power company; through
responsible management of the city's budget and regular meetings
with city council members, he has earned the respect and admiration
of his peers, and in January 2015, he was awarded the Tall Texan
Award by the Garland Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dollar serves, together with other city
leaders, as a member of the Garland Economic Development
Partnership; a respected authority in the areas of public works and
utility services, he has also served on the board of directors of
both the Texas and the American Public Power Associations; he holds
membership in the International City/County Management
Association, the Texas City Management Association, and the
National Society of Professional Engineers, among others; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dollar enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Tandy; his retirement plans involve spending
more time with his loved ones, including his grandchildren, and
playing golf with his wife at Garland's Firewheel Golf Park;
involved in his community as a private citizen as well, he is a
valued parishioner of First United Methodist Church of Garland; and
WHEREAS, William Dollar's broad experience and unswerving
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Garland, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate William Dollar on his retirement as
city manager of Garland 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. Dollar as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 579 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House