H.R. No. 448
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kisha Morris-Perkins is retiring as city secretary
for the City of DeSoto on March 26, 2021, following 14 years of
distinguished service to the municipality and three decades in the
public sector; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Ms. Morris-Perkins joined the DeSoto
Action Center as a senior customer service representative; she was
soon promoted to a new role as both public records coordinator and
administrative assistant to the city secretary; in 2012, she was
appointed as interim city secretary, and the mayor and city council
formally named her to the position the following year; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Morris-Perkins modernized her office, improving
efficiency and effectiveness by adopting the latest methods and
technologies; in addition, she coordinated a large-scale revision
of the city council's meeting agenda and made the new process
completely paperless; she provided the public with electronic
access to supporting information as well; dedicated to her
profession, she participated in training from the Texas Municipal
Clerks Association, and she served two terms as secretary of the
local chapter of the organization; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Ms. Morris-Perkins was employed in
federal law enforcement in Massachusetts and her native California;
she then worked briefly for Dallas County and the City of Lancaster;
retirement will allow her to spend more time with her husband and
their blended family of four children and two grandchildren, as
well as other relatives and friends; she also enjoys volunteering
with Meals on Wheels and at her church; and
WHEREAS, Kisha Morris-Perkins has demonstrated exceptional
vision, skill, and leadership throughout her tenure with the City
of DeSoto, and she may reflect with pride on her accomplishments,
knowing that she has rendered invaluable service to her colleagues
and fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kisha Morris-Perkins on her
retirement as city secretary for the City of DeSoto and extend to
her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Morris-Perkins as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Sherman, Sr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 448 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House