SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1012
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize 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, Mrs. 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; the Denton Independent School
District has named an elementary school in her honor; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional public servant, Mrs. Stephens is
truly deserving of recognition for her dedication and her many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate