SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531
WHEREAS, Paul Voelker is concluding his service as mayor of
Richardson in May 2023, drawing to a close an exemplary tenure in
municipal government that has spanned 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Voelker first joined the Richardson City
Council in 2013, and after being elected as mayor pro tempore by
his fellow council members, he was appointed to serve as mayor in
May 2015; he was elected to that office in 2017 and went on to be
reelected in 2019 and 2021; demonstrating strong leadership over
the course of his tenure as mayor, he helped guide Richardson
during a period of tremendous growth and excelled in his duties
as the presiding officer of the city council and as the official
head of government and representative for the city; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mayor Voelker
is a member of the Richardson Police Department Breckenridge Park
West crime watch patrol; he has also served on the Richardson
Chamber of Commerce ex officio board and as an ex officio member
of the Leadership Richardson advisory board, and he is active in
the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association, having been a
member of the program's Class XVI; in addition, he has previously
given generously of his time to a number of other organizations,
boards, and committees, including the Metroplex Mayors
Association, the Richardson Zoning Board of Adjustments, and the
Richardson Independent School District Foundation; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of William Penn University, Mayor
Voelker is the CEO of TrenData Inc. and has more than three
decades of experience working in the Richardson Telecom
Corridor; in recognition of his expertise in the field, he was
appointed to the IT Cluster Committee by Governor Rick Perry; in
all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,
Kris, and their son, Ryan; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, expertise, and commitment to
excellence demonstrated by Paul Voelker have greatly benefited
the citizens of Richardson, and he may indeed reflect with pride
on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Paul Voelker on his service as mayor
of Richardson 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 Mayor Voelker as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Johnson, Hall, Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate