Letter from the Mayor

RYAN TUBBS

Greetings! As we fully engage in so many summer activities during this busy season in Celina, I am excited for you to read through the official magazine of the City of Celina and learn about the fun events planned around town for your family, friends, and you this summer. This should be a memorable time of the year in Celina, and I hope you will make every effort to be a part of everything you can. My family and I look forward to seeing you and your family at Friday Night Markets, and so much more.

While my remarks here are usually forward-looking, I hope you will allow me to pause and return to Memorial Day weekend when many of our residents had their lives upended by spring storms that quickly turned into a high-powered tornado. With a force few here have ever experienced, it ripped through homes and properties of people we know and love, wreaking havoc wherever it touched. Thankfully no lives were lost, despite the destruction. As has been the case throughout our history, when some of our residents were at their worst, the rest of Celina was at its best. We will never forget the outpouring of generosity, love, and the true volunteer spirit of so many people who organized and assisted every family in need. While people often talk about Life Connected., we saw it work firsthand as Celina residents offered to their neighbors in need both hope and healing. I want to thank everyone, including our heroic first responders and all of our City employees, who served tirelessly for days and rendered every form of aid imaginable. And to our friends most impacted, our prayers of support and our helping hands will be with you as you work to rebuild.

In this issue of Life Connected., please take a moment to celebrate our law enforcement officers as you read about their new Celina Police Headquarters opening later this summer. The public will have ample opportunities to see and experience this magnificent facility located on Coit Road, just south of Punk Carter Parkway. Also on these pages, you will have the chance to journey through the deep Celina roots with a huge group of seniors from this year’s Celina High School graduating class. The impact this community had on molding them into the young men and women they have become is remarkable. Finally, you will be able to catch up on all of the calendars, newsworthy items, construction updates, citywide projects, and more. I hope this magazine is an invaluable tool in helping you live Life Connected.

Let’s have a great summer together, and if you are new here or just passing through, welcome to Celina. We sure hope you come back soon and consider making this great community your home.

Yours truly,