[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6285]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. BILL A. KEFFLER

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Bill A. 
Keffler, the City Manager for the City of Richardson, Texas. After 
thirty-five years of dedicated service, he is retiring on May 31, 2012.
  Mr. Keffler began his public service with the City of Richardson in 
1977. He has served the city in numerous capacities, including as 
Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Assistant to the City 
Manager, and as an Administrative Assistant. In 1995, he became the 
City Manager, the position he has served in with distinction to this 
day.
  As the Member of Congress who represents the City of Richardson, I 
have had the pleasure of working closely with Mr. Keffler and seen 
firsthand the impact of his devotion and commitment to the citizens of 
Richardson. He possesses a keen understanding of the city's needs and 
issues as well as the importance of actively engaging the community in 
developing policy solutions and strategic planning. Mr. Keffler 
undertook bold initiatives in economic development, fiscal 
responsibility, and community revitalization. As a result of Mr. 
Keffler's actions in positioning the City of Richardson for growth and 
stability, the city and the North Texas region stand stronger than ever 
before.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. 
Keffler on thirty-five years of dedicated service to the city of 
Richardson. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. May God 
bless him and his family.

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