2021S0590-1 10/01/21
By: West S.R. No. 47
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tom Hart, who is retiring as city manager of Grand
Prairie after 22 years of exemplary service in the position and a
long career of civic leadership; and
WHEREAS, Tom Hart has effectively served as city manager
of Grand Prairie since 1999; over the last two decades, he has led
the city through an era of incredible growth and development that
has helped the community to earn the distinction of one of the
best places to live and retire in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Hart's leadership, Grand Prairie has
benefited from numerous projects that have improved the quality
of life for citizens and have inspired more than 80,000 new
residents to join the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hart's many achievements as city manager
include organizing a nationally recognized police department and
modernizing the city's emergency service infrastructure; he has
overseen the construction of many new cultural centers,
recreation destinations, and civic-service buildings, and he
recently steered an approved bond proposal for a massive
expansion of the Epic Central center that will help foster the
city's reputation as a world-class hub for entertainment and the
arts; and
WHEREAS, Widely esteemed for his innovative leadership,
Tom Hart has earned numerous accolades for his tireless work on
behalf of Grand Prairie and its citizens, and he has ensured that
the City of Grand Prairie will remain a model community as it
continues to meet the demands of modern society; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Tom Hart for his
outstanding leadership as Grand Prairie city manager and for his
many contributions to the community and extend to him best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.