[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 132 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         HONORING PROSPER, TEXAS, TOWN MANAGER HARLAN JEFFERSON

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 5, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Harlan Jefferson, the Town Manager for Prosper, Texas, for his over 30 
years of dedicated public service to our rapidly growing region.
  Mr. Jefferson earned his bachelor of arts in political science and 
master of administration from the University of North Texas (UNT). For 
his outstanding efforts, he was recognized as a 2003 Distinguished 
Alumni for the Department of Public Administration with UNT.
  Prior to beginning his career with the Town of Prosper, Harlan was 
previously employed for 15 years in Flower Mound, serving in the roles 
of Town Manager, Deputy Town Manager/Chief Financial Officer, and 
Director of Finance, Mr. Jefferson also previously held the position of 
Treasurer, Director of Treasury Operations, and Risk Manager for the 
City of Denton.
  Mr. Jefferson has played an integral role in shepherding the Town of 
Prosper through a period of exponential growth, helping to bring 
valuable amenities to the area including greater retail, commercial, 
and healthcare options. Additionally, his initiatives to improve the 
quality of life for Prosper residents resulted in the addition and 
expansion of parks and trail systems, a community activity center, and 
other outdoor recreation options.
  In order to meet the needs of this growing community, Mr. Jefferson 
helped secure needed funds from the Regional Transportation Council to 
improve and expand roadway and infrastructure. Further, his commitment 
to public safety has been evident through his guidance in the 
construction of multiple public safety stations and the creation of 
Crime Control and Fire Prevention Districts in Prosper.
  Harlan's service to the community includes past involvement as the 
Campaign Chairman of the Denton County United Way, the Texas City 
Management Association's Board of Directors, Texas Municipal League 
Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Directors, the Prosper Chamber of 
Commerce, and as President-elect of the Prosper Rotary Club.
  Now as he begins a new chapter in his life working alongside his 
wife, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives 
to join me in saluting Mr. Harlan Jefferson for his many efforts to 
build our region and wish him great success in his future endeavors.

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