SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize David Leininger, who is retiring as executive vice
president and chief financial officer of Dallas Area Rapid
Transit after nine years of distinguished service with the
agency; and
WHEREAS, David Leininger joined Dallas Area Rapid Transit
as senior vice president and chief financial officer in December
of 2008, and he has since overseen all financial activities of the
agency; he was promoted to executive vice president of the transit
system in 2012, and in this role, he has also guided operations
for the Information Technology, Marketing and Communications,
Procurement, and Risk Management departments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leininger has played a major role in the
agency's growth and success, and he has earned a national
reputation for his sound fiscal policies and management; under
his conscientious leadership, the agency has advanced innovations
to the benefit of customers and stakeholders and has implemented
new technologies that have served as a model for other
transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected in his field, Mr. Leininger has
served in leadership positions for numerous professional
associations, and in 2011, he was recognized as the Chief
Financial Officer of the Year for Governmental Agencies by the
Dallas Business Journal; he has helped Dallas Area Rapid Transit
become a leading institution for public transportation, and his
presence at the agency will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend David Leininger
for his outstanding leadership at Dallas Area Rapid Transit and
for his many contributions to the North Texas communities and
extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate