HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-014 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
COMMENDING MAYOR MARY LIB SALEH OF THE CITY OF EULESS
FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO TARRANT COUNTY AND THE
DALLAS — FORT WORTH REGION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas desires to
recognize Mayor Mary Lib Saleh for 25 years of public service while serving as a
member of the Euless City Council, including as Mayor for 21 years; and
WHEREAS, she and her husband, Ray, and their five children have called
Euless home since 1964; and
WHEREAS, before being elected to the City Council in May 1989, Mayor Saleh
served on the Library and the Parks Board and was instrumental in the formation of the
Euless Library Foundation; and
WHEREAS, she was elected the first female mayor of Euless in 1993 after
serving two years as a council member and two years as mayor pro tem; and
WHEREAS, a proponent of public art, historical preservation, and education, she
played a key role in bringing talented people together who have been successful in
documenting the history of the City of Euless through photographs, written histories,
and historical markers, and has influenced the design of many bronze sculpture pieces
installed throughout the City of Euless; and
WHEREAS, in support of leadership development, Mayor Saleh formed the
Women in Government organization for Tarrant County elected women, and directed
the formation of the Mayor's Roundtable and Young Leaders organization as a branch
of the Northeast Leadership Forum; and
WHEREAS, while serving as Mayor, she demonstrated the qualities of a true
ambassador of the City of Euless and has served and been recognized by many
organizations for her contributions and leadership; and
WHEREAS, after completing nine consecutive terms as a member of the Euless
City Council and devoting many years as a public servant, she has announced that she
will not seek a tenth term on the Euless City Council.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT we hereby commend the meritorious and dedicated service of
Mayor Mary Lib Saleh to the City of Euless, Tarrant County and the
Dallas-Fort Worth Region; and extend our warmest wishes for her
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enjoyment and continued prosperity in the years of relaxation that lie
ahead.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of May, 2014.
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Monic Solko, Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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George A. Staples, ity Attorney