[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 HONORING DAVID COOKE'S RETIREMENT AS CITY MANAGER OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS

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                         HON. CRAIG A. GOLDMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2025

  Mr. GOLDMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. David 
Cooke in his retirement as City Manager of Fort Worth. Mr. Cooke is the 
longest-tenured City Manager in Fort Worth's history and celebrated his 
10-year anniversary last October.
  During his tenure as City Manager, Mr. Cooke oversaw a $2.6 billion 
budget and managed approximately 8,100 employees. Among his numerous 
accomplishments, Mr. Cooke lowered the property tax rate, stabilized 
the pension fund, and passed the city's largest budget. In the Fort 
Worth community, he helped foster public and private partnerships with 
organizations, including Dickies Arena, Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas 
A&M School of Law, and Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
  Fort Worth has experienced significant growth, growing by 
approximately 20,000 new residents every year. As a result, Fort Worth 
is now the 12th largest city in the United States and a beacon of 
economic and social prosperity, with an historically rich culture that 
is still prevalent today.
  On behalf of Texas' 12th Congressional District, I would like to 
recognize Mr. David Cooke for his outstanding commitment and service to 
the city of Fort Worth. I wish the best to him and his family.

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