[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 137 (Tuesday, October 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2161]
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                       CONGRATULATING ALEX PETTIT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Alex 
Pettit of Denton, Texas on receiving the 2005 Best of Texas Award for 
Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information Technology.
  The Best of Texas Awards program was established to salute 
Information Technology professionals in Texas State and local 
government organizations for their dedication, hard work and 
contributions. An Evaluation Committee reviews submissions and selects 
recipients for each of the 9 categories. The Demonstrated Leadership in 
Management of Information Technology award is available only to Chief 
Information Officers or Agency Chief Information Officers who have 
staffed, planned and executed technology plans that have assisted their 
jurisdiction, department, or agency in meeting its mission. The winner 
of this category is judged on the basis of vision, leadership and 
support of IT throughout the department, agency and the entire 
jurisdiction.
  This year, the Demonstrated Leadership in Management of Information 
Technology Award was given to Mr. Pettit by the Center for Digital 
Government for providing outstanding leadership and technical direction 
to the City of Denton. Mr. Pettit's responsibilities include 
negotiation and management of all system procurements and 
implementations, security, tactical and strategic planning for 
technology solutions and services to support the City, and coordination 
of all phones and pagers used by City personnel. Through these 
responsibilities, Mr. Pettit has succeeded in implementing the goal of 
the City of Denton to be a leader among cities in the delivery of 
outstanding quality services and products through the utilization of 
innovation, citizen involvement, and efficient use of resources. The 
award was presented to Mr. Pettit on October 19, 2005 at the Center for 
Digital Government's award ceremony in Austin, Texas.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Alex Pettit for receiving 
the 2005 Best of Texas Award. His contributions to the technology 
industry and his service to the Denton community should inspire us all.

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