[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANITA THETFORD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Anita 
Thetford of Hurst, Texas. After twenty-nine years of dedicated service, 
she will be retiring from her current post for the City of Hurst.
  Anita has devoted her time to the City of Hurst since December 1980, 
and has since held designations as Certified Governmental Finance 
Officer and Registered Tax Assessor and Collector. For the past 19 
years, she has served her community as the Director of Finance and has 
provided expert guidance in the financial arena during her tenure. 
Under her leadership, the City of Hurst has earned the Distinguished 
Budget Presentation Award for 19 consecutive years and is one of only 
five cities in the United States and Canada to receive a rating of 
``Especially Notable'' in three budget award categories for a single 
year.
  Anita's efforts are known to have maintained the City of Hurst's 
financial ratings, earned lower bond interests ratings and reduced 
property tax rates. This has bolstered Hurst's growth of new and 
existing businesses.
  Anita graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas with a 
bachelor's degree in business administration. She has also earned her 
Associates degree through Tarrant County Community College. Currently, 
Anita is completing a Master of Arts in Christian Education and 
Childhood Ministry from Dallas Baptist University.
  Anita has been a member of the Government Finance Officers 
Association of Texas for the past 27 years. She has served the 
association as President, Board Newsletter Committee Liaison, Ethics 
Committee member, Texas Municipal League Board Representative, North 
Texas Representative, and Newsletter Committee Chair. She also received 
the prestigious Outstanding Service Award and was recognized as 
Outstanding Finance Officer in 1998.
  As a member of the Rotary Club of Hurst-Euless-Bedford, she has 
served as the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. She 
was also awarded the Outstanding Service award for this organization in 
1999 and was named Rotarian of the year during 2005-2006.
  Anita has received many awards based on her knowledge, merit, 
commitment and integrity as a public servant and humanitarian.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today and recognize 
Anita Thetford for her years of dedication and selfless service to the 
City of Hurst. I am proud to represent her and the City of Hurst in the 
United States House of Representatives.

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