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                                                                  H.R. No. 497



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Irving owe a tremendous debt to 
Morris and Marge Parrish for their exceptional achievements in 
behalf of their adopted hometown these past 32 years; and
	WHEREAS, Sharing a mutual passion for historical 
preservation, Mr. and Mrs. Parrish are charter members of the 
Irving Heritage Society, which Mrs. Parrish led as president from 
1985 to 1987; this dynamic woman played a crucial role in 
establishing Heritage Park and was the moving force behind the 
purchase of the depot that became the focal point of the park, 
reinforcing Irving's identity as an early railroad town; she also 
helped plan the Bear Creek Heritage Center, hired the city's first 
community development coordinator, and brought to fruition the 
publication of the city's first published history; and
	WHEREAS, Widely respected for their strong leadership and 
commitment to the city, Mr. and Mrs. Parrish both served on a task 
force that worked to revitalize and raise the visibility of the 
downtown district; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure as administrator of Irving 
Community Hospital, Mr. Parrish guided that institution through 
many important stages and was instrumental in the development of 
the Irving Healthcare Foundation; subsequently, as mayor of Irving 
from 1995 to 1999, he oversaw the establishment of a Sister Cities 
program with Leon, Mexico, as well as a business relationship with 
Espoo, Finland; in addition, this esteemed gentleman enriched the 
city through his projects for the development of parks and public 
art; and
	WHEREAS, The Parrishes are active congregants of Plymouth 
Park Baptist Church, where Mr. Parrish is a deacon and both have 
taught Sunday school classes; they have also participated in 
constructing a church in Maceio, Brazil; and
	WHEREAS, Morris and Marge Parrish may take great pride in 
knowing that their extraordinary contributions have made Irving a 
better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby heartily commend Morris and Marge Parrish for 
their myriad accomplishments in behalf of their fellow Irving 
residents, and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 
success and good fortune in their future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Parrish as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                    Harper-Brown

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 497 was adopted by the House on March 
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House