[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E166-E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING MARK HAFNER

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 20, 2024

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Keller City 
Manager, Mark Hafner, who is retiring after more than four decades of 
public service. At just 18 years old, Mr. Hafner started his career as 
a police officer. In 2001, he moved his family to Texas to lead the 
Keller Police Department as the Chief of Police. Under his watch, 
Keller's first Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax was 
passed, allocating a portion of the tax dollars toward ensuring public 
safety. Keller Police Department also earned its state and national 
accreditations and forged cutting-edge partnerships in 911 dispatch, 
animal services, detention, municipal court services, and policing with 
the cities of Colleyville, Roanoke, Southlake, and Westlake. He also 
oversaw two major police station expansions and renovation projects.

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  After 14 years as the Chief of Police, including three as Keller's 
Director of Public Safety, Mr. Hafner was promoted to the 
organization's top spot in June 2015 as the City Manager. In this 
position, he's overseen historic investments in public infrastructure, 
parks, and recreation amenities, helped attract vibrant commercial 
development, and worked to ensure Keller's long-term financial 
security. The new Keller Senior Activities Center and renovations to 
Fire Stations 2 and 3 were also completed under his tenure.
  I Thank Mr. Hafner for all he has done to protect and serve the 
people of North Texas. His career has been marked by a commitment to 
excellence, service and innovation. I congratulate him on his well-
deserved retirement, he will be missed.

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