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HONORING PROSPER, TEXAS, TOWN MANAGER HARLAN JEFFERSON
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HON. VAN TAYLOR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 5, 2022
Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise today to recognize Mr. Harlan Jefferson, the Town Manager for Prosper, Texas, for his over 30 years of dedicated public service to our rapidly growing region.
Mr. Jefferson earned his bachelor of arts in political science and master of administration from the University of North Texas (UNT). For his outstanding efforts, he was recognized as a 2003 Distinguished Alumni for the Department of Public Administration with UNT.
Prior to beginning his career with the Town of Prosper, Harlan was previously employed for 15 years in Flower Mound, serving in the roles of Town Manager, Deputy Town Manager/Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Finance, Mr. Jefferson also previously held the position of Treasurer, Director of Treasury Operations, and Risk Manager for the City of Denton.
Mr. Jefferson has played an integral role in shepherding the Town of Prosper through a period of exponential growth, helping to bring valuable amenities to the area including greater retail, commercial, and healthcare options. Additionally, his initiatives to improve the quality of life for Prosper residents resulted in the addition and expansion of parks and trail systems, a community activity center, and other outdoor recreation options.
In order to meet the needs of this growing community, Mr. Jefferson helped secure needed funds from the Regional Transportation Council to improve and expand roadway and infrastructure. Further, his commitment to public safety has been evident through his guidance in the construction of multiple public safety stations and the creation of Crime Control and Fire Prevention Districts in Prosper.
Harlan's service to the community includes past involvement as the Campaign Chairman of the Denton County United Way, the Texas City Management Association's Board of Directors, Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Directors, the Prosper Chamber of Commerce, and as President-elect of the Prosper Rotary Club.
Now as he begins a new chapter in his life working alongside his wife, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in saluting Mr. Harlan Jefferson for his many efforts to build our region and wish him great success in his future endeavors.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 132(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 132(2)
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