[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1681]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF EULESS CITY MANAGER GARY McKAMIE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gary McKamie who 
retired as the Euless City Manager on January 31, 2015. Gary has spent 
the last 42 years serving the City of Euless, and I am privileged to 
highlight his astonishing career.
  Gary McKamie began his career with the City of Euless in 1973 as a 
public safety dispatcher. He worked in several positions in the Euless 
Police Department where he rose through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, 
Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Assistant Police Chief and, 
ultimately, as Chief of Police for six years beginning in 1993.
  As the Chief of Police, Gary McKamie was instrumental in executing 
several community projects which included the passage of the criminal 
tax, establishment of the Citizen's Police Academy, conducting town 
hall meetings and assisting with the development of the police and 
courts facility.
  In 1999, Gary McKamie became the Deputy City Manager in Euless and 
served in that capacity for eight years. He was then appointed City 
Manager in 2007. As City Manager, Gary oversaw major commercial 
development projects in Euless including Glade Parks and the Riverwalk. 
Both projects were successfully completed to maintain the charm of the 
community while protecting the natural scenery that defines Euless. He 
led significant initiatives to improve water conservation, such as the 
Reclaimed Water Project, which delivers recycled water for irrigation 
use in northeast Euless. During his tenure as City Manager, Gary was 
successful in maintaining a conservative budget, allowing Euless to 
remain in a strong financial position.
  Gary McKamie and his wife, Paula, have been married for 40 years. 
They have three sons: Blake, Brant and Blane, and six grandchildren: 
Kylar, Kaylee, Kelsie, Jaxon, Addie and Annabelle.
  Gary McKamie's leadership in Euless will be missed, but his impact on 
the city will always be remembered. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to ask 
all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in thanking Gary McKamie 
for his 42 years of public service with the City of Euless.

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