87S30132 JGH-D
By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 35
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The community lounge in the East Library and
Recreation Center in Arlington was dedicated in honor of community
leader and volunteer Sue Phillips on September 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Arlington since 1979, Ms. Phillips has
served as president of East Arlington Renewal since 1992, and in
that capacity, she has worked with the City of Arlington, the
Arlington Independent School District, and other civic
organizations to help promote a safe and beautiful community for
all its residents; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Phillips also served on the Parks and Recreation
Board for 14 years, including two years as chair, and she helped
lead the effort in the 1990s to preserve Johnson Creek; in addition,
she has played a vital role in bringing public art to Meadowbrook
Park as board president of the Arlington Sculpture Garden
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic woman's many honors include the 2013
Individual Outstanding Service Award from the Texas Recreation and
Park Society, the 1999-2000 Woman of the Year award from the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram, and recognition as the 2018 Volunteer of the
Year from the Arlington Police Department; in all her endeavors,
she enjoys the love and support of her husband, Jimmy Phillips, with
whom she has shared nearly six decades; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of her community, Sue Phillips
may reflect with pride on her many efforts in its behalf and on the
knowledge that her contributions will benefit her fellow citizens
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication
of the Sue Phillips Community Lounge at the East Library and
Recreation Center and extend to Ms. Phillips sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.