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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 { enjoyment and continued prosperity in the years of relaxation that lie ahead. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of May, 2014. .���"�zI� I°ml"°►►n►,,,� CITY O' ��RTH LAND HILLS � LA No n By: �;1 ZAIdf GZ h = Oscar r evino, Mayor ATTEST: '%,;>o\ ;4 _ e Monic Solko, Assistant City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: `i 4 II Vir George A. Staples, ity Attorney