H.R. No. 40
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rick Crowley is retiring as Rockwall city manager on
January 31, 2021, drawing to a close a remarkable career in public
service that has spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crowley first joined the City of Rockwall in
1984, when he accepted a job as an administrative assistant; he went
on to lead the parks and recreation, public works, and municipal
services departments before becoming assistant city manager in
1998, and he was chosen as the new city manager in 2012; and
WHEREAS, During his time in Rockwall, Mr. Crowley has played
a vital role in its growth from a small town to a bustling city,
overseeing such important developments as the expansion of the
city's parks and recreation system, the creation of The Harbor
retail center, and the transition to a combined paid-volunteer fire
department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crowley previously worked for the municipal
government in Burleson and served as city manager for Colorado
City; and
WHEREAS, Rick Crowley's adept and forward-looking leadership
has helped guide Rockwall through a transformative period in its
history, and his many valuable contributions will continue to
resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rick Crowley on his retirement as
Rockwall city manager and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Crowley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Holland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 40 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House