[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E507-E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ``BILL'' EBEL, CITY MANAGER OF OVERLAND PARK

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2021

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
William ``Bill'' Ebel, City Manager of Overland Park for his exemplary 
professional accomplishments. Mr. Ebel has been recognized by the 
American Public Works Association's as one of their ``Top Ten Public 
Works Leaders of the Year''.
  Mr. Ebel has lived a life committed to public service. Before serving 
as city manager of Overland Park, Kansas, Mr. Ebel graduated from West 
Point and served for 21 years in the United States Army. He continued 
pursuing an interest in public service through his graduate studies in 
public administration and civil engineering.
  In over a decade of public service as city manager, Mr. Ebel has 
prioritized solutions and innovation. He championed the Indian Creek 
Flood Control Project which solved flooding issues, created development 
opportunities, and demonstrated his commitment to building partnerships 
between the public and private sectors. This commitment to public-
private partnerships has allowed Mr. Ebel to explore innovative 
financing solutions to fund development and infrastructure 
improvements. This is just a small glimpse into a lifetime of work that 
has led to this professional achievement.
  One of the most rewarding parts of representing the Kansas Third 
District is hearing about the exemplary service and accomplishments of 
my fellow Kansans. Mr. Ebel is certainly no exception and I commend him 
for his dedication to our state and to our country.

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