H.R. No. 1075
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Roanoke City Council
  member Steven Mel Heath were deeply saddened by his passing on
  August 27, 2020, at the age of 63; and
         WHEREAS, Steve Heath was born to Melvin and Nancy Heath in
  Torrance, California, on May 16, 1957; he graduated from Mena High
  School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas at
  Fayetteville; and
         WHEREAS, A charter member of the Roanoke Economic and
  Industrial Development Corporation and a longtime member of the
  Roanoke City Council, Mr. Heath dedicated more than two decades to
  making Roanoke an even better place in which to live and work; he
  was first elected to the city council in 1997, and he played a vital
  role in numerous initiatives, including improvements to the city's
  water and sewer infrastructure, extensive economic development,
  and the implementation of a Master Trail Plan to increase
  walkability throughout the city; moreover, he was instrumental in
  the construction of several city facilities, such as a law
  enforcement center, fire station, and recreation center, as well as
  renovations to the library and community center; in addition to his
  civic endeavors, he was the owner of a successful business, Heath
  Logistics, Inc.; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Heath was preceded in death by his first wife,
  Krista, and his infant daughter, Rachel; he shared a rewarding
  marriage with his second wife, Gayla, and he took great pride in his
  sons, Tyler and Jeremy; he also delighted in time spent with his
  grandchildren, Tyler and Madeline, and his niece and nephew,
  Cassandra and Bryar; and
         WHEREAS, Steve Heath lived a rich and purposeful life
  centered around his family and his community, and he leaves behind a
  record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven Mel Heath and
  extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve
  Heath.
 
  Parker
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1075 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House