83R12858 MGR-D

By: Carter H.R. No. 2886

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Tracy Eubanks has been named CEO of Metrocrest Social Services in Farmers Branch; and

WHEREAS, Metrocrest Social Services is a nonprofit organization that assists individuals and families in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, and parts of Denton County by providing emergency aid and programs that are designed to lead to self-sufficiency; helping Texans through rent and utility assistance, employment services, a food pantry, and seasonal offerings, the organization lent a hand to nearly 11,000 people in 2012; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Eubanks has served on the board of Metrocrest Social Services since 2007, and he chaired the board from 2010 to 2011; before being chosen as CEO of the nonprofit, he served as president of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, where during his tenure new membership increased by 55 percent and revenue increased by 50 percent; he is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Metrocrest; and

WHEREAS, For 17 years, Mr. Eubanks led Mapsco Incorporated, a mapping company based in Dallas; he was the owner and operator of Main Street Booksellers in Lewisville, and he has worked as a buyer and a regional manager for Barnes and Noble and B. Dalton Booksellers; he has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas; and

WHEREAS, Tracy Eubanks has demonstrated impressive vision and dedication throughout his career, and he indeed merits special recognition for his professional achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tracy Eubanks on his selection as CEO of Metrocrest Social Services and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Eubanks as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.