[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 984]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING LIBBY WATSON FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE 
                       CITY OF FORTH WORTH, TEXAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 28, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Fort Worth 
Assistant City Manager Libby Watson and her years of dedication and 
service to the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Watson has been with the 
City of Fort Worth for almost 20 years, since 1989, and has recently 
decided to retire.
  Ms. Watson began her career with the City of San Diego in their 
Financial Management Department in 1974, and was later appointed the 
Financial Management Director of the City in June of 1982. In 1986 she 
moved to Austin, Texas, where she became Assistant City Manager. Then, 
in 1989, she moved back to her hometown of Fort Worth to become the 
Assistant City Manager.
  Outside of her job, Watson is very active in her community. She 
participates in various activities such assisting with Girl Scouts, and 
she is the Treasurer for the Circle T Council Board of Directors.
  Under Ms. Watson's leadership, Fort Worth has become a model city for 
the surrounding area. I know that the decision for retirement was not 
an easy one for her to make. I join the City of Fort Worth and all 
those who are fortunate enough to know Ms. Watson in wishing her all 
the best as she looks forward to spending more time with her family. 
The City of Fort Worth will truly miss her experience and leadership.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Libby Watson for her years of 
hard work and selfless dedication given to the citizens of Fort Worth, 
Texas. I am proud to represent her in Washington, and her service will 
set a standard of devotion and true leadership, one that will never be 
forgotten.

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