[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1080-E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF VICKY RUDY

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and recognize 
Vicky Rudy for her tireless service and unrelenting commitment to the 
residents, businesses, and families of the Eighth Congressional 
District of Texas.
  A graduate of Arkansas State University, Vicky began her career in 
city government over twenty years ago, serving as the first city 
administrator for the City of Montgomery and, subsequently, the City of 
Rollingwood, Texas.
  In March of 2010, Vicky was named the City Manager of Oak Ridge 
North--a position she has held for eight years. Under Vicky's 
leadership and supervision, this vibrant, tightly knit community has 
flourished and prospered, experiencing tremendous growth throughout the 
past decade.
  During her tenure as City Manager, Vicky spearheaded numerous 
projects to the benefit of the area--including important efforts to 
fully rehabilitate the city's residential sewer system and water plant. 
She also helped spur economic growth in the region by championing the 
development and growth of businesses across the city, almost doubling 
the occupancy of the retail sector in Oak Ridge North.
  One of the most respected city managers in Texas, Vicky has enacted 
positive change throughout her community. She has dedicated the 
entirety of her career to positively affecting those around her, and as 
each resident of Oak Ridge North would attest, she has certainly 
succeeded.
  After nearly two decades in public service, Vicky will begin her 
hard-earned and well-deserved retirement in August. She plans to

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spend quality time with family members, including her nine month old 
grandson, Ryan Rudy. While Vicky's career as a public servant has come 
to an end, the incredible impact she has made on her community will be 
felt for years to come.
  I am proud to join her daughter, Lydia, her son, Garman, her 
colleagues, and her friends in thanking Vicky for her years of public 
service and wishing her the best as she begins her retirement.

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