PRO 2016-01TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2016-01
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE DAY OF FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AS
DENNIS MCCREARY DAY IN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB.
WHEREAS, Dennis McCreary embraced and led Northwest Independent School
District's goal to provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning
environment and foster student and community pride. During his tenure, he guided a district and
community -wide philosophy shift to instill pride and value in school design, appearance,
maintenance, and structure as a positive contribution to student learning; and
WHEREAS, As a fast -growth district, Dennis successfully managed rapid increases in
student enrollment. Student enrollment almost quadrupled during his tenure, increasing from
5,400 to 21,000 and reaching a percentage growth peak of 19 percent in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Dennis assisted in the successful passage of four bond referendums: $182.2
million in 2001, $224.5 million in 2005, $260 million in 2008, and $255 million in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Dennis oversaw the construction of 10 elementary schools, two middle
schools, two high schools, and four district facilities, including the Northwest ISD Kelly W. Box
Agriculture Sciences Center and the Northwest ISD Stadium, and renovations and additions at
22 schools; and
WHEREAS, Dennis implemented a Long -Range Plan, which included a schedule of
building maintenance and new facilities to accommodate student growth; and
WHEREAS, Dennis oversaw the implementation of Northwest ISD's first energy
management program; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Dennis managed student enrollment and attendance
zones, demographic projections, maintenance, new construction and renovations, energy
management, as well as outsourced operations such as transportation, food service, custodial
services, and landscape services; and
WHEREAS, Dennis completed 16 years of service in Northwest ISD and 30 years of
service in Public Education.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR NICK SANDERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AS:
DENNIS MCCREARY DAY
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this 9th day
of February 2016.
Holly Fimb s, Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas