[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR MIKE DONNELLY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2021

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional 
career of Mayor Mike Donnelly of Double Oak, Texas. Mayor Donnelly's 
almost two decades of service in public office is a model of civic 
duty. As he retires following his fifth term in mayoral office, it is 
my distinct honor to recognize his service to our community.
  Since he became a resident of Double Oak in 2002, Mike Donnelly has 
served his community faithfully as a volunteer and public servant. He 
was initially elected to the Double Oak Town Council in 2004 and served 
in that position for three terms before running unopposed for his first 
term of Mayor in 2009. Following his first mayoral term, he stepped 
away to care for his mother. He was re-elected to the Town Council in 
2012 and his council colleagues appointed him as Mayor Pro Tem. 
Following the death of Mayor Tom Pidcock in July 2012, he was appointed 
to fill the Mayor's seat, a position to which he has been re-elected 
each succeeding term. During his public service, Mayor Donnelly has 
maintained a full-time professional career with American Airlines for 
over thirty years.
  The Town of Double Oak has prospered under Mayor Donnelly's 
leadership. This North Texas municipality continues to boast one of the 
lowest income tax rates in the State of Texas, thanks in large part to 
the efficiency and skill of Mayor Donnelly's administration. Last year, 
Mayor Donnelly and the Town Council's successful infrastructure, 
police, and education initiatives culminated in Double Oak being named 
the ``Safest City in Texas.'' Mayor Donnelly's outstanding civic 
achievements and personal philanthropic contributions are to be 
applauded.
  On behalf of the 26th District, I am privileged to congratulate and 
thank Mayor Mike Donnelly as he steps down after a long career of 
estimable public service. Best wishes to Mayor Donnelly as he returns 
to private life. His positive impact on Double Oak will continue to 
benefit its citizens for years to come.

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