[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1894]
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                    CONGRATULATING STEVE McCULLOUGH

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations to 
my good friend Steve McCullough upon his retirement from employment as 
the city manager for the city of Irving, Texas. He has dedicated 
himself to the betterment of his community and neighbors and his 
tireless commitment and service should be commended.
  Steve began his 30-year career with the City of Irving in June 1975 
when he was employed as an administrative assistant in the Finance 
Department. He joined the City Manager's Office in 1978 and was named 
deputy city manager in 1986. He has held the position of city manager 
in Irving since December 1993. Additionally, Steve was appointed by the 
governor of Texas to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of 
Trustees in 1990 and served as chairman in 1992 and 1995.
  During his tenure as city manager, Steve served under five mayors and 
26 council members. He was essential in developing and implementing 
many key initiatives including the Texas Transportation Summit and TEX-
21, the Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century and a new 
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Irving. Under his direction, the 
Lake Chapman Water Supply project, the Family Advocacy Center, the 
North Police Substation, the Heritage Senior Center, Campion Trails and 
the Valley View Municipal Complex were constructed. In addition, Steve 
was instrumental in the planning of a DART light rail line through Las 
Colinas to DFW International Airport and achieving and maintaining the 
city's AAA bond ratings.
  I want to thank Steve McCullough for all that he has done to make 
Irving a better place to live, work and raise a family. He leaves 
behind a vision of pride, progress and continued success for the City 
of Irving, and I wish him all the best upon his retirement.

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