H.R. No. 45
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A. C. Gonzalez is retiring as city manager of Dallas
in January 2017, drawing to a close an outstanding career in public
service; and
WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Gonzalez went on to receive a
master's degree in urban studies from Trinity University; in 1974,
at age 23, he became one of the youngest city managers in the
country when he began his career in Dilley; and
WHEREAS, He led city governments in Carrizo Springs and San
Marcos until he embarked on his notable tenure with the City of
Dallas in 1988 as assistant city manager; he further honed his
administrative skills as deputy superintendent and superintendent
of the Austin Independent School District and as president of a
privately owned investment company before returning to Dallas in
2006; and
WHEREAS, On January 21, 2014, after seven months as interim
city manager, Mr. Gonzalez was officially appointed to the office
of Dallas city manager; over the course of his 17 years in Dallas
city government, this esteemed Texan has overseen a number of major
projects, including development of the Omni Dallas Convention
Center Hotel, management of the Love Field modernization program,
and negotiations of the Dallas Stars Reunion Arena lease, which
brought the professional sports franchise to the city; he also
advocated for a federal grant that expanded streetcars in the
downtown area and was responsible for expanding the city's tax base
through numerous development projects; and
WHEREAS, With his skill, dedication, and vision,
A. C. Gonzalez has made Dallas an even better place in which to
live, and his achievements will continue to benefit his fellow
residents in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor A. C. Gonzalez on his retirement as city
manager of Dallas and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 45 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House