[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 143 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    IN RECOGNITION OF DIANE CALLAHAN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2015

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Diane Callahan, 
who is retiring after 15 dedicated years of public service in Highland 
Village. The city has benefited immeasurably from her unfaltering 
precision, unfailing commitment, and unwavering devotion to the 
residents she serves.
   Ms. Callahan began serving the City of Highland Village in 2000 as 
an administrative secretary. She performed zealously in this role by 
compiling meticulous reports and utilizing her comprehensive knowledge 
of city policy to the benefit of constituents and businesses alike. In 
2008, after several years of ardent work and study she earned her Texas 
Registered Municipal Clerk certification. In 2011, Ms. Callahan was 
appointed City Secretary of Highland Village. In large part due to her 
efforts, the City of Highland Village has operated efficiently and 
reliably, thereby solidifying the quality of life residents of the city 
have come to enjoy.
   Ms. Callahan had an extensive breadth of duties as Highland 
Village's City Secretary. She was responsible for keeping all seven 
council members informed on city events and developments as well as 
maintaining city ordinances, coordinating municipal and special 
elections, and responding in a timely manner to public information 
requests. Ms. Callahan performed these duties with sterling customer 
service.
   In 2014, Ms. Callahan attained the title of Certified Municipal 
Clerk, an award distributed by the International Institute of Municipal 
Clerks, in recognition of her vast experience and attendance at an 
exhaustive number of educational programs. Additionally, Ms. Callahan 
was honored by the North Texas Municipal Clerks Association as the 2015 
Municipal Clerk of the Year. This most recent achievement is a 
testimony to the professional reputation she has built with her 
commitment to excellence.
   As Ms. Callahan retires, she is highly esteemed by her colleagues 
and the community she has served for 15 years, and she will be greatly 
missed. It is my privilege to honor such an outstanding citizen and 
serve the City of Highland Village in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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