[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR CHARLOTTE WILCOX

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished career of Charlotte Wilcox, the Mayor of the City of 
Highland Village, Texas. Mayor Wilcox is retiring following her seven-
year long tenure in mayoral office, and almost two decades of public 
service in Highland Village city government.
  Mayor Wilcox and her family moved to Highland Village in 1995. In 
2006, she was appointed to the city's Zoning and Development 
Commission, before being elected to Place 3 of the Highland Village 
City Council three years later. She served in this position until her 
fellow councilmembers appointed her to mayoral office in 2015 following 
the retirement of her predecessor. In May 2015, she was elected as 
Mayor, and due to term limitations, will conclude her service on the 
Highland Village City Council in May 2022.
  Throughout her service in her public office, Mayor Wilcox has worked 
tirelessly for the economic and physical well-being of her 
constituency. She has been instrumental in ensuring funding for vital 
improvements to Highland Village's highway infrastructure, as well as 
the establishment of half a dozen parks and recreational facilities 
throughout the city. Thanks to Mayor Wilcox's efforts, many trails, 
parks, roads, and walkways have been constructed and expanded to 
maximize her city's quality of life.
  Furthermore, Mayor Wilcox oversaw the opening of many new businesses 
and the remodeling of many older ones to strengthen and expand the 
City's tax base. Under her fiscal leadership, the city achieved a AAA 
Bond Rating.
  Mayor Wilcox, in addition to overseeing the City's impressive record 
of financial stability and economic development, has also served as a 
strong advocate for Highland Village's highly esteemed city staff. 
Under her administration, the Council approved two new paid holidays 
and secured a competitive benefits package for city employees.
  As Mayor Wilcox concludes her estimable tenure as Mayor, I join the 
residents and businesses of Highland Village in applauding her 
dedication to city improvement, governmental transparency, and 
community involvement. She has truly been a valuable contributor to our 
North Texas community, and I wish her all the best in her future 
endeavors.

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