[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING RON HAYNES ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF HURST, 
                                 TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ron Haynes on 
his well-earned retirement from the City of Hurst, Texas.
  Ron Haynes is a hardworking, respected employee of Hurst, and has 
been since he began in March of 1985. He has displayed strong 
leadership and instilled positive change throughout his tenure. His 
quick ascension demonstrates his dedication, efficiency, and success as 
a worker for the people of Hurst. Ron began as an engineer in 1985, 
became Director of Public Works just two years later, and has held that 
post since.
  Born a Texan, Ron graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington 
in 1970 and married his wife, Dixie, in 1971. He then attended North 
Texas State University where he would graduate with a Master in Public 
Administration in 1982 while working for Dallas Water Utilities. They 
went on to have three beautiful children, Brian, Keri and Amy.
  Outside of work, Ron is very active in the community. He has been 
involved in several organizations and groups over the years. Ron was a 
member of Rotary in the Mid-Cities for nearly a decade, as well as the 
City of Fort Worth's Wholesale Water and Wastewater Customers' 
Committee for 28 years. Other organizations he participated in over the 
years include the American Water Works Association, American Society of 
Civil Engineers, and the American Public Works Association. He also 
received a Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Municipal 
Utilities Association in 2009.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the exhaustive efforts Ron 
has contributed to the City of Hurst. I ask all of my distinguished 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Ron Haynes and his many years of 
service.

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