SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 645
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Douglas Faseler, who is retiring from his position as
city manager of Seguin after more than two decades of outstanding
service to the city; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Faseler has managed the city for the last
14 years, which is the longest tenure of any city manager since the
city adopted the council/manager form of government in 1986; he
began his career with the City of Seguin in 1996 as assistant city
manager and was responsible for all utility operations; he was
promoted in January of 2006 to the position of city manager; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure he has spearheaded projects that
have changed the face of Seguin; accomplishments under his
leadership include the planning and construction of the Seguin
Public Library, the Animal Services Center, the Utility Operations
Center, Fire Station 3, Park West, the Walnut Springs Park and
Trail, and a new development center; he also has been at the
forefront of aggressive infrastructure capital improvement
programs that have included work on streets, drainage, and
sidewalks and on water, sanitary sewer, and electric projects; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Faseler has had a positive
economic impact on Seguin, having been a key player involved with
several economic development projects, such as the recruitment
of Caterpillar, Niagara Bottling, the Rio Nogales Power Plant,
and Continental expansions; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, he negotiated a $20 million settlement
with CPS Energy on behalf of the City of Seguin, Guadalupe
County, and the Seguin and Navarro Independent School Districts;
the negotiation was in response to the Rio Nogales Power Plant
tax exempt status, which occurred when it was purchased by the
municipally owned CPS Energy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Faseler previously served as president of the
Texas Public Power Association and has been recognized statewide
by the Texas City Management Association as an Administrator of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, Among all his accomplishments, Mr. Faseler has
noted that one of his proudest is the highly skilled professional
staff that he has assembled during his City of Seguin
career--"They are all top-notch," he has stated; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Douglas Faseler on his many
achievements and on his 38 years of exceptional public service;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Douglas Faseler as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate