81R37665 JGH-D
By: Crownover H.R. No. 2720
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Olive Stephens for more than a half century
of outstanding service to the citizens of Shady Shores; and
WHEREAS, Recently elected to her 20th term as mayor of Shady
Shores at the age of 92, Olive Stephens has played an important role
in the town's history since before its incorporation in 1960; Mrs.
Stephens and her family bought land in the area in 1957, and she
served as a member of the city's first town council in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stephens was first elected mayor in 1973, and
she was able to forestall increases in city taxes until 2002 by
conducting fund-raising events, including garage sales, pancake
dinners, Friday night dominoes, and ceramic classes where residents
sold their wares to fund the fire department; the town was able to
pay for a new community center in cash because of her efforts; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Stephens has received numerous honors for her
legacy of service, including the Mildred and Taylor Hawk Award from
the Denton County Historical Foundation and the United Way Life
Membership Certificate; moreover, the Denton Independent School
District has named an elementary school in her honor; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional public servant, Mayor Stephens is
truly deserving of recognition for her dedication and for her many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mayor Olive Stephens on her many years
of exemplary service to the citizens of Shady Shores and extend to
her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Stephens as an expression of high regard from the
Texas House of Representatives.