BURLESON C.A.R.E.S. Citizens
2020 Service Awards Presentation
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Appreciate
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Remarkable & Excellent
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Service
A Message from the City Manager Burleson Employees:
43 Year Service Award Shawn Kivela, CSA
20 Service Award Roger Hall, Police Sergeant
20 Year Service Award Karen Dawkins, Public Safety Communications Specialist
As we head into 2021, I want to take a moment to share with you my tremendous thanks and appreciation for all of your hard work during 2020. This past year has been truly remarkable and unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us both personally and professionally, and it has forced us to reconsider the way that we work, interact with the public, and provide customer service. Despite all of the obstacles, I am extremely proud of how each of you have risen to the challenge and continued to move our community forward. In particular, I have appreciated the innovative approach you have shown in providing services. We quickly responded to the challenges of the pandemic to alter our programming, make service adjustments, and help those in need. The innovative ideas you developed have truly made a difference in the lives of our residents during a difficult period. Throughout the pandemic, I have also been impressed with our ability to advance key projects despite all of the obstacles we encountered. In just the past year, we have completed a number of key initiatives including: • Completed the construction of the Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, • Activated the railroad quiet zone in Old Town,
15 Year Service Award Brad Schaefer, Police Officer
• Replaced the playground at Warren Park,
• Updated the City Comprehensive Plan which guides future development, • Created a public/private partnership to develop the Ellison Street corridor across from City Hall, and • Began the construction of Fire Station 16 on Hidden Creek Parkway. I have very much enjoyed serving as your City Manager this past year, and through it all, I have appreciated your dedication, sacrifice, and support. Without this, none of our success would have been possible. We have assembled a very strong team in Burleson, and with your continued support, I am confident that we will achieve even greater successes in the future. Thank you again for all of your service, and I wish all of you a safe and prosperous 2021! - Bryan Langley
CITY OF BURLESON | MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT