[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 85 (Friday, May 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BRUCE PEARSON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 27, 2016

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the retirement of 
Bruce Pearson, who has been City Manager of Pleasanton, Texas since 
2012.
  Mr. Pearson was born and raised in Waco, Texas where he attended 
Richfield High School. He later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas 
State University-San Marcos and received a Master's Degree from the 
University of Texas at San Antonio in Public Administration where he 
was a Recognized Scholar. Mr. Pearson also holds a Certified Public 
Manager's Certification from the William P Hobby Center for Public 
Service at Texas State University.
  In 2000, Mr. Pearson began working for the San Antonio Water System, 
where he was involved in the implementation of a revolutionary water 
recycling system that provides over 35,000 acre feet of water for non-
potable uses throughout San Antonio. The water recycling program 
remains the largest in the country to date. The Water Reuse Foundation 
recognized Mr. Pearson for his contributions to water conservation 
efforts in 2005. Additionally, Mr. Pearson advised on the design of a 
customer service and site certification manual for the Water Reuse 
Foundation, and worked on the Cibolo Canyons Professional Golfers' 
Association Project for the San Antonio Water System.
  Mr. Pearson began his career in public service in 2008 when he was 
named Assistant City Manager for the City of Cibolo. As Assistant City 
Manager, he oversaw the implementation of a capital improvement project 
that allowed the city to build a new police and fire Station, a public 
park, and to reconstruct the city's Main Street. In 2012, Mr. Pearson 
was named City Manager for the City of Pleasanton; a position through 
which he contributed to the city's growth, development, and prosperity. 
He oversaw the development and implementation of a multifaceted city 
master plan, a parks master plan, and contributed to the design and 
construction of a civic center, library, and the Freedom Center 
Project. Mr. Pearson has done an extraordinary job of bringing a vision 
of long term progress in every community he has worked in.
  In addition to his impressive career in public service and municipal 
development, Mr. Pearson is a devoted father and grandfather.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Bruce Pearson for his 
extensive achievements and important contributions to the communities 
of Cibolo and Pleasanton, Texas.

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