[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 149 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING MICHAEL A. CONDUFF, DENTON CITY MANAGER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Michael A. 
Conduff, retiring City Manager of Denton, Texas, for his outstanding 
service to the local community for the past four and a half years.
  Since Mr. Conduff assumed the duties as Denton's City Manager on May 
14, 2001, the City was able to accomplish many goals including the 
completion of the Downtown improvements, implementation of computer 
aided dispatch in the police department, and the opening of the North 
Branch Library and the Water Works Park. Mr. Conduff was also 
implemental in multiple economic development projects including Denton 
Crossing, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, improvements to Denton 
Regional Medical Center, and Peterbilt expansion. Additionally, Mr. 
Conduff has won over 130 awards, including 3 Texas Municipal League 
Awards and personal awards, during his time in Denton.
  Mr. Conduff earned his B.S. in civil engineering at the University of 
New Hampshire, graduating Cum Laude. His M.B.A. is from Pittsburg State 
University. He is also a charter graduate of the Carver Policy 
Governance ' Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves on the 
Board of Directors and as Secretary of the International Policy 
Governance ' Association. Prior to assuming the City 
Manager's position in Denton, Mr. Conduff was a nine-year City Manager 
of Bryan, Texas. Before he came to Texas, Mike served as City Manager 
in Manhattan, Kansas, home of Kansas State University, for five years. 
He also served as City Manager of Pittsburg, Kansas, home of Pittsburg 
State University, for five and a half years. Prior to his city 
managerial roles, Mr. Conduff was City Engineer for Pittsburg.
  I am honored to today to recognize the exceptional service of Mr. 
Michael A. Conduff as Denton City Manager. His leadership and 
dedication to the improvement and development of Denton, Texas deserves 
the highest thanks and recognition. Michael, his wife, and 
grandchildren have my best wishes and prayers for the future.

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