[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 84 (Monday, May 20, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING PETER VARGAS

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2019

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Peter Vargas 
for his twenty years of dedicated service to the City of Allen, Texas.
   Mr. Vargas earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Education 
from the University of North Colorado in 1972, and a master's degree in 
Public Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver, in 1978. 
Following his graduation, Paul began his career in municipal management 
in the City of Arvada where he swiftly rose from serving as an 
Administrative Assistant to Assistant to the City Manager. He would 
later hold the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of 
Englewood, Colorado, and eventually be selected as the City Manager in 
Laredo, Texas.
   Mr. Vargas would later serve as the Executive Director of the City 
of Dallas' Trinity River Corridor Project, prior to joining the City of 
Allen in 1999 as City Manager. As Allen's long-time City Manager, Peter 
has worked tirelessly to improve the City's financial stability, raise 
the bond rating, and improve and increase the City's capital 
infrastructure program. Such efforts to create a high-quality, 
sustainable community have led to Allen's national recognition as a 
``Community of the Year'' and ``20 Best Places to Live in America.'' 
Peter is also known for championing the development of regional 
economic development programs with area governments in our fast-growing 
region.
   Peter is often lauded throughout North Texas for his efforts to 
build sustaining relationships with partners in both the public and 
private sectors. His unique ability to work in tandem with Allen's 
citizens and City employees to ensure that expectations are exceeded 
has earned him the respect of his colleagues and all those in the 
community.
   While the list of professional associations and accolades for Mr. 
Peter Vargas is impressive, perhaps his proudest achievement is serving 
as husband to Cheryl Dyer Vargas, and the father to his daughter, 
Jenna.
   The Allen community and all those who have had the honor of working 
with Peter over the years have been witness to the tremendous growth 
and success of the region due in part to his vision. Today, I ask my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing Peter for his dedicated and tireless efforts to make Allen 
a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We wish Peter well as 
he begins this next chapter in his life.

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