SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mike Donnelly, who is retiring as mayor of Double Oak
after many years of outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Mike Donnelly moved to Double Oak with his
family in 2002 and became immediately active in the community
as a volunteer; he was named a member of the town's budget
committee in 2003 and was elected to the town council the
following year; and
WHEREAS, As a council member, he played an important role
in the formation of a partnership between the town and American
Airlines, Incorporated, and the corporation provided the town
with automated external defibrillators and a training unit for
the town hall and police department; and
WHEREAS, He was elected mayor in 2009 and served until
2011, when he stepped down to attend to family matters; he
returned to the council in 2012, served as mayor pro tempore,
and then took the mayor's seat again in 2013; he went on to be
elected mayor for the next four consecutive terms; he has been
noted throughout his time in public office for his fiscal
conservatism and his untiring support of the town's
professional employees; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mayor Donnelly has
had a major impact on the success of the Double Oak community and
its institutions; he is famous for the camaraderie he shares with
its residents and for looking out for their safety and
well-being, and it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Mike Donnelly on his exceptional
service as mayor of Double Oak and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate