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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich by meaningful service drew to a |
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close with the death of Balch Springs City Council member Karen Gray |
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on February 4, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1951, Ms. Gray made her home in Balch |
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Springs for 28 years, during which time she became an active member |
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of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, She served three terms on the city council, applying |
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her expertise as a financial advisor to help ensure the city's |
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fiscal health; in addition, she contributed to the area as a member |
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of the Dallas County Water Control and Improvement District Board |
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of Directors, the Balch Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, the |
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Civil Service Commission, and the Animal Advisory Board; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to enhancing the quality of life in Balch |
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Springs, Karen Gray set an outstanding example of leadership and |
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dedication that remains to inspire all those who knew her; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karen Gray and extend |
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deepest sympathy to her family and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karen Gray. |