[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 68 (Tuesday, May 5, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND APPRECIATION OF MAYOR DOUG STOVER

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 05, 2009

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and express my 
appreciation for the service of an exemplary citizen, Mayor Doug Stover 
of Coppell, Texas. Doug began his public service as an elected official 
in May, 1998 as city councilmember of Coppell, followed by six years of 
service from 2003 to 2009 as the mayor of Coppell. During this time, 
Doug's passion and leadership guided the community as evidenced by the 
city's financial strength, economic development, sound infrastructure, 
strong public safety record and first rate education system.
   Mayor Doug Stover is Equity Compensation Manager for Celanese 
Corporation. He holds a BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University.
   In May of 1998, Coppell consisted of 29,850 citizens and has grown 
to a community of 39,500. The adopted budget for the 1998-1999 fiscal 
year was $35,182,905 and grew to $81,057,966 in the 2008-2009 fiscal 
years.
   Under his leadership, the City of Coppell added many facilities, 
physical improvements and infrastructure. These projects include a 
Justice Center housing the Police and Municipal Courts, municipal 
service center, aquatic & recreation center, animal shelter and 
adoption center, Town Center Plaza, Old Town development, multiple park 
facilities, multiple road improvements, with a new senior and community 
center and municipal cemetery now being constructed, all developed to 
meet the needs of a growing population.
   A major focus on economic development was also led by the mayor. 
This resulted in many commercial and industrial developments bringing 
new revenue to the city that has enabled the community to enjoy many 
quality of life improvements without the need for additional tax rate 
increases.
   Public safety was also a high priority under the mayor's leadership. 
Red light cameras were installed, 25-mph zones were implemented on 
residential streets, and a Citizen's Police Academy was established in 
his push to increase public safety.
   Funding for CISD schools was addressed through the 379A Sales Tax 
which generated sales taxes for the community's education issues. The 
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund was created by a sales tax election for 
1/4-cent being directed for the crime district and 1/4-cent for 
streets.
   Mayor Stover's selfless public service has clearly shaped the city 
of Coppell and helped make it the thriving community it is today. Doug 
possesses a genuine passion for Coppell which characterized his many 
years of service to the community. His first priority was always for 
the betterment of the citizens of Coppell, which helped make him a 
popular and well-respected leader. On behalf of the 24th Congressional 
District of Texas, I congratulate Doug Stover for his remarkable 
service as mayor and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

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