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  83R9074 JWI-D
 
  By: Burkett H.R. No. 728
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich by meaningful service drew to a
  close with the death of Balch Springs City Council member Karen Gray
  on February 4, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Born in 1951, Ms. Gray made her home in Balch
  Springs for 28 years, during which time she became an active member
  of the community; and
         WHEREAS, She served three terms on the city council, applying
  her expertise as a financial advisor to help ensure the city's
  fiscal health; in addition, she contributed to the area as a member
  of the Dallas County Water Control and Improvement District Board
  of Directors, the Balch Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, the
  Civil Service Commission, and the Animal Advisory Board; and
         WHEREAS, Committed to enhancing the quality of life in Balch
  Springs, Karen Gray set an outstanding example of leadership and
  dedication that remains to inspire all those who knew her; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karen Gray and extend
  deepest sympathy to her family and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karen Gray.