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Achievements

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rlington was recognized for
many of its accomplishments
in FY 2012. Here are several of
the most significant awards.

The City reached an important
milestone at the end of FY 2012 by
accumulating the highest sales tax
revenue in Arlington’s history.
According to data from the State
Comptroller’s Office, Arlington’s
General Fund sales tax receipts were
more than $50.5 million, growing 4.8
percent from FY 2011.
Arlington City Attorney Jay Doegey
was elected president of the
International Municipal Lawyers
Association (IMLA) after serving on
its Board of Directors since 2002.
The City has the most IMLA Fellows
of any municipality in the U.S.
and Canada with 10. To earn the
designation, attorneys must devote a
significant portion of their practice to
municipal law, pass a rigorous written
exam and publish an article in a
municipal law publication.
The IMLA also awarded Assistant City
Attorney Jeanene McIntyre, who has
served as principal legal counsel for the
City on many major projects, with the
prestigious Joseph Mulligan Award
for outstanding public service by a local
government attorney.

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Focus on Priorities

Twelve-year APD veteran Bryan
Graham became the first Arlington
SWAT officer to receive the
Governor’s Star of Texas
Award, which is bestowed on first
responders and special agents who
make a profound commitment while
performing their duties. Graham was
struck in the head by a bullet when
he was assisting a critical incident
operation involving a felony warrant
suspect with a hostage.

The Purchasing Division received its
ninth consecutive Achievement of
Excellence in Procurement Award
for 2012. The City is one of only 38
Texas governmental agencies and one
of only 54 cities nationwide to receive
the award.
The Governor’s
Committee on
People with
Disabilities
presented
Stephen Booher,
the City’s
Organizational
Development
Specialist, the
Governor’s
Trophy. The award – the
organization’s highest honor – goes to
an individual who has achieved success
in enhancing the empowerment and
employment of Texans with disabilities
and has a long-term commitment.
The Parks and Recreation Department
won the 2012 Gold Leaf Award
at the Texas Community Forestry
Awards for its annual celebration
of Arbor Day through Ecofest, the
annual one-day festival that offers
environmental education, classes, crafts
and entertainment.