H.R. No. 40
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After two decades of exceptional service to the City
of Cedar Hill, Rod Tyler is retiring from his position as planning
director on August 4, 2017, and the conclusion of his career
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the myriad
contributions of this esteemed professional; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington,
Mr. Tyler holds a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's
degree in urban and regional planning; he began his career in public
service with the City of Euless, where he worked for 17 years before
being hired by the City of Cedar Hill in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished tenure in Cedar
Hill, Mr. Tyler has played a vital role in a number of key projects,
including overseeing the preparation of two comprehensive plans and
a zoning ordinance rewrite; he also helped the city to effectively
manage a construction boom in the first decade of the 2000s and,
under his able leadership, the planning department has reviewed 132
conditional use permits, 164 zoning changes, 271 site plans, and
568 plats; moreover, he has been instrumental in furthering the
City Center Plan, an initiative that is transforming the area into a
more walkable, mixed-use destination that will encompass new
commercial shopping venues and a park; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Tyler enjoys the love and
support of his wife, Kay, and he is the proud father of a daughter,
Hannah, and a son, Travis; and
WHEREAS, Rod Tyler's vision, ability, and dedication to
excellence have helped make Cedar Hill an even better place in which
to live, work, and raise a family, and he may take justifiable pride
in his outstanding record of achievement as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Rod Tyler on his
retirement as planning director for the City of Cedar Hill 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. Tyler 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. 40 was adopted by the House on July
20, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House