[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF SHEILA STEPHENS' RETIREMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2017

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sheila Stephens, who 
is retiring from public service after 44 years with the City of Keller. 
Ms. Stephens started working for the city in 1972 as an assistant to 
the Water Department Manager. At that time, there were only 1,500 
residents and 25 people employed by the city. She was appointed by the 
city council to be city secretary in 1977. During her 39 years in the 
position, Ms. Stephens demonstrated a level of professionalism and 
expertise in municipal government that she has exhibited with 
colleagues in the City of Keller as well as in other municipalities.
   During her tenure, the City of Keller's population has grown to over 
44,000 people and city staff has expanded to 300 people to serve the 
needs of the community. In her almost four decades with the city, Ms. 
Stephens supervised 76 elections, recorded countless meetings, 
documented 2,900 deaths and 100 births in addition to fulfilling 2,960 
open records requests. She has faithfully served under 12 mayors and 12 
city managers providing needed continuity and depth. Current Keller 
Mayor Mark Matthews declared December 30, 2016 as ``Sheila Stephens 
Day'' to thank Sheila for the hard work and time she dedicated to her 
community.
   I would like to express my appreciation for the 44 years of 
exemplary service Sheila Stephens gave to our community and extend best 
wishes upon her retirement. It is my privilege to represent the 
residents of Keller in the United States House of Representatives.

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