HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-1427 03-25-2014 RESOLUTION NO. 14-1427
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS RECOGNIZING MAYOR
MARY LIB SALEH AND DEDICATING THE MARY LIB SALEH EULESS
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN HER HONOR.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas desires to recognize 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, 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 through photographs, written histories, and historical markers, and has
influenced the design of many bronze sculpture pieces installed throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, while serving as Mayor, she demonstrated the qualities of a true
ambassador of the City and has served and has 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 City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of Euless wish to recognize and honor Mary Lib Saleh for
her many years of volunteer service in and to the City by dedication of the Mary Lib Saleh
Euless Public Library.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage, as the
law and charter in such cases provide.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 25th day of
March 2014, by a vote of_6 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstention.
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L..n Hogg Or Tim Stinneford, Plac 1
Mayor Pro Tern Council Member
Linda `actin, Pace 3 - Li •a Eilenfeldt, Place 4
Coun lfr-mber C. cil Me ,ber
Glenn Porterfield, Place Pe nu Place 6
Council Member Cou T I Me ber
ATTEST:
im •utter, T MC, City Secretary