[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E293-E294]
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                          HONORING MIKE WALKER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, all too often our local, State and 
Federal governments turn to tax increases rather than responsible 
budgeting in order to balance the bottom line.
  In 1990, Mike Walker became city manager for Brentwood, TN, just 
after a property tax increase had been implemented. This was the last 
property tax increase in Brentwood. Mike has refused to use tax 
increases to balance the budget, instead he's been a responsible 
steward of our tax dollars. It's no wonder he was named City Manager of 
the Year by the Tennessee City Management Association. He's done a 
great job.
  With clear vision and detailed planning, Mike has increased the 
parkland in Brentwood

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from 50 acres to 575 acres and he helped shepherd the construction of a 
new 43,500 square foot library.
  Mike is a consummate professional and a talented leader. We all thank 
him for his work.

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