[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 83 (Monday, May 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING FRISCO CITY MANAGER GEORGE PUREFOY

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise today to recognize Mr. George 
Purefoy, the longtime City Manager for the City of Frisco, for his 
thirty-four years of dedicated public service in cultivating one of the 
fastest growing cities in our nation.
  Mr. Purefoy earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas 
at Arlington and his Masters Degree in Public Administration from East 
Texas State University. Prior to beginning his storied career with the 
City of Frisco, he would work as a city police officer and serve in 
various municipalities including those of Boerne, Taylor Lake Village 
and Columbus.
  Mr. Purefoy began his tenure as the first and only City Manager of 
Frisco on November 1, 1987. At that time, Frisco was a town of only 
5,000 residents, but Purefoy maintained a unique vision of what the 
City could grow into with the right leadership. Upon his arrival he 
went to work behind the scenes on remedying a multitude of municipal 
issues that had limited the City's ability to thrive while striving to 
create the foundation for its modem day successes. Due to his ability 
to serve as a conduit between multiple levels of government, 
educational, and private entities, the City has been credited with a 
variety of successful collaborative efforts leading to the development 
of multiple corporate, sports and civic attractions.
  It is indisputable that Mr. Purefoy has served as a cornerstone in 
establishing Frisco as one of the most sought after cities in which to 
live, work, and raise a child. His proudest professional achievements 
include helping Frisco become a member city in the North Texas 
Municipal Water District and serving as a lead architect in a multitude 
of public-private partnerships, including Toyota Stadium, Comerica 
Center, The STAR, and PGA Frisco to name a few. Widely admired as a 
gentle-spoken man of faith and a humble servant leader, over the past 
several decades he has shepherded Frisco with steadfast commitment and 
intentionality to sustainable growth.
  Now as George begins an exciting new chapter in his life filled with 
plans for travel with his wife, Debra, I ask my colleagues in the 
United States House of Representatives to join me in saluting him for 
his many efforts to build what is arguably one of the best cities in 
America and wish him well as he undertakes a richly deserved 
retirement.

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