Mike Flood: “I rise today to recognize Papillion, Nebraska's, Mayor David Black, as a paragon of public service and remarkable…”

“I rise today to recognize Papillion, Nebraska's, Mayor David Black, as a paragon of public service and remarkable stewardship. Through more than two decades of service to the people of Papillion, Mayor Black helped to guide the city into the thriving economic hub that it is today. This month, he announced that he will not seek reelection, which will conclude 17 rac{1}{2} years as mayor and nearly 5 additional years of serving the city in other roles. Mayor Black leaves behind a strong foundation built on partnership with an exceptional professional staff and the business community. Decades of engagement and community outreach have produced clear results, attracting firms like Google and Facebook to expand to Papillion. He will be deeply missed by the people of Papillion, and I am hopeful he will continue public service down the road. Mayor Black has more than earned the opportunity to spend additional time with his family once his final term in office concludes. Papillion, Mr. Speaker, is a special place, with Mayor Black's legacy being built yet another example of that truth. I thank Mayor Black for his outstanding public service.”