2013/12/16 RESOLUTION TO HONOR TONY WILDERA RESOLUTION TO HONOR TONY WILDER
THAT WHEREAS, William Anthony "Tony" Wilder began his employment service journey
with Harnett County in 1988 when he joined the Harnett County Tax Department and conducted the first
two -year real estate revaluation in North Carolina. In 1990 Tony became Assistant County Manager for
Harnett County which included the responsibility of special projects coordinator; Tony currently serves
Hamett County as its certified Tax Administrator and Deputy County Manager; and
WHEREAS, Tony's tenure as Assistant County Manager. came at a time when Harnett County
was at a crossroads of opportunity; that Tony exhibited great skill in conducting his part of an
administrative team that took advantage of those windows of opportunity in building the necessary
infrastructure and developing capital projects for the County's impending growth. Tony's leadership,
coordinating ability and management acumen are evidenced by the following career milestones:
• He researched, located, negotiated and recommended the acquisition of the 340 acres
which make up today's County Governmental Complex;
• Served as Project Manager in the design and construction of the Governmental Complex
including the Courthouse. Law Enforcement Center, Health and Social Services facility,
Harnett Production Enterprises building, Agriculture Center and McKinney Parkway;
• Served as Project Manager for the County Airport through its many expansions and
runway extensions and procurement of grant funding for these projects:
• Directed the expansion of the Animal Control Department and Shelter facility;
• Planned and implemented the first Harnett Regional Fair;
• Consolidated County tax collection for local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Tony's exemplary employment service record has been recognized statewide
among his peers as he was named the 2005 North Carolina City and County Manager's Association
Assistant Manager of the Year; and
WHEREAS, by growing up on r. Harnett tobacco farm, being educated in the Harnett School
system, earning a degree from Campbell University and raising his own family in Harnett County, Tony
has developed a true love and appreciation for his home county which has transformed into a loyal and
dedicated 25 year, service career which has been a blessing for both Tony and Harnett County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
that Tony Wilder is hereby commended and honored on behalf of all the citizens of Harnett County for
his exemplary service and contributions to the growth and development of Harnett County. The Board
does hereby express its appreciation to Tony for his outstanding leadership, integrity and dedication given
in his service as Assistant County Manager and Tax Administrator and it further gives its best wishes to
Tony and his family in his retirement from government service.
Duly adopted this the sixteenth day of December, 2013.
HARNE
IISSIONERS