H.R. No. 61 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Frank Metts, Jr., an esteemed city council member 
for North Richland Hills, stepped down from his post on December 13, 
2004, completing a decade of outstanding service in behalf of area 
residents; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated public official served on the city 
council from 1988 until 1991, and then again from 1997 until his 
resignation; appreciative of his accomplishments, the mayor of 
North Richland Hills and fellow council members have praised Mr. 
Metts for his role in the development of the NRH2O Water Park, the 
Iron Horse Golf Course, and numerous other community improvement 
projects; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Metts further distinguished 
himself on the NRH Capital Improvement Projects Committee, the 
Crime Control and Prevention District Committee, the Golf Course Ad 
Hoc Construction Committee, the Tax Increment Finance District 
Boards, and the Park and Recreation Facilities Development 
Corporation; and
	WHEREAS, His retirement from the council has allowed him to 
devote more time to his wife, Glenda, their two sons, David and 
Daryl, and their six grandchildren, as well as to his business and 
his church; and
	WHEREAS, With his resignation, Frank Metts, Jr., leaves 
behind a legacy of notable achievement in the town he is proud to 
call home and a host of friends and colleagues who wish him every 
happiness in this new chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Frank Metts, Jr., on his retirement 
from the city council of North Richland Hills and commend him for 
the many significant contributions he has made to the betterment of 
his community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Metts as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Griggs

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 61 was adopted by the House on 
February 3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House