88R30794 BK-D
By: Thimesch H.R. No. 2140
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike Donnelly, who has led Double Oak as mayor for
over a decade and served multiple terms on the town council, was
recently awarded the title of mayor emeritus; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Double Oak for 21 years, Mr. Donnelly
has volunteered his time in numerous capacities; since first being
elected in 2004, he served intermittently on the town council,
where he held the positions of mayor pro tempore and acting
treasurer; he made a successful bid for mayor in 2009, and after
completing the full term to 2011, he ran unopposed from 2012 to
2021; the following year, he was appointed by the council to once
again take on the role of the town's chief executive; along the way,
he has shared his insight as a member of the town's budget committee
for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, During Mr. Donnelly's time in office, he has worked
to keep property taxes low, to keep Double Oak debt-free, and to
maintain the town's reputation as a safe and family-friendly place
to live; he has enthusiastically supported the Double Oak Police
Department, and he enjoyed seeing the town's public safety efforts
acknowledged when Double Oak was named the safest city in Texas by
AdvisorSmith in December 2020; in addition to this achievement, the
Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department improved its ISO score to 2,
the second-highest rating a department can receive; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic leader has immersed himself in civic
life while also enjoying a successful career at American Airlines,
Inc.; he is known for being deeply engaged with residents, whom he
often meets while driving around in his pickup truck to fill
potholes and help keep the community clean; he is also passionate
about annual events, including the July 4th parade and picnic and
the Christmas tree lighting, and he has personally attended
weddings, funerals, graduations, ribbon cuttings, and other
gatherings for both his employees and fellow residents; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Donnelly is blessed with
the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife, Treva
Donnelly, and his daughter Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, Through his many civic contributions, Mike Donnelly
has had a profound and positive impact on his community, and he is
truly deserving of this special recognition of his extraordinary
record of service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mike Donnelly on being named mayor
emeritus of Double Oak and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Donnelly as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.