[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          HONORING THE SERVICE OF EULESS MAYOR MARY LIB SALEH

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the Honorable Mary 
Lib Saleh who is retiring from her position as the Mayor of Euless, 
Texas, after 21 years of service. Mayor Saleh has been an instrumental 
leader in the successful growth of Euless and the greater North Texas 
region. Throughout her tenure, the City of Euless has developed into a 
premiere location where families want to live, businesses want to 
operate, and people want to visit.
  Mayor Mary Lib Saleh was elected as the first female mayor of Euless 
in 1993 after serving two years as a council member and two years as 
mayor pro tem. Prior to her service on the council, Mayor Saleh was an 
at-home mother of five children. She was active in church, scouts, 
school activities, and the PTA where she holds a Texas Lifetime 
Membership. All five of her children are now married, and her family 
has grown to include seven grandchildren.
  During Mayor Saleh's time in office, the City of Euless has greatly 
developed its infrastructure. Some of the developments that have 
occurred over the last two decades include an outstanding library, 
which has been voted the best in Northeast Tarrant County; a State 
recognized municipal golf course; a premier park with great baseball 
stadiums; a state-of-the-art police and courts facility; new public 
works and parks buildings; a new fire station; revitalization of all 
city buildings, including City Hall; and Veterans Park, complete with a 
beautiful Eagle and Liberty Bell sculpture.
  Mayor Saleh serves on a number of local boards that address 
healthcare, business, and transportation. She has also founded 
community organizations such as the Women in Government organization 
for Tarrant County elected women and directed the formation of the 
Mayor's Roundtable as a branch of the Northeast Leadership Forum.
  Mayor Saleh is a proponent of public art, historical preservation, 
and education; furthermore, she has been instrumental in bringing 
talented people together who have been successful in documenting the 
history of the city through photographs, written histories, and 
historical markers.
  Mayor Saleh spearheaded an art program with the mission of sharing 
original artwork at public facilities. The art program has most notably 
impacted the community with ten beautiful original bronze statues 
created by a Texas artist. In addition to public art around the city, 
Mayor Saleh formed the Euless Library Foundation to enhance the 
artistic image of the library and provide educational programs. As a 
result, the Foundation has provided two bronze statues for the library 
grounds.
  Under Mayor Saleh's leadership, the City of Euless won the 
prestigious U.S. Conference of Mayors City Livability Award in 2006 for 
a composting program developed for its citizens. In 2008, Euless was 
also selected by Business Week as the Best Small City in Texas to Raise 
Children, and Money Magazine rated the Euless as one of the Best Small 
Cities in the United States. In 2009, Euless, Bedford, and Hurst 
jointly received the North Texas Council of Governments Regional 
Cooperation Award, and in 2012, Euless received the award again 
alongside Arlington, Fort Worth, and Dallas/Fort Worth International 
Airport.
  Many organizations have recognized Mayor Saleh for her contributions 
and leadership. The distinctions Mayor Saleh has earned include the 
Clyde Mooney and the Gertrude Tarpley Spirit Award from the HEB Chamber 
of Commerce, Legacy of Women Honoree for Volunteerism from the Women's 
Shelter, and the prestigious title of Tarrant County's Most Influential 
Woman in 1998.
  Mayor Saleh has also been a terrific partner with my congressional 
office. With her assistance, my office has been able to host numerous 
events for the constituents of the 24th District such as town halls, 
Congressional Art Competition ceremonies, community casework meetings, 
and veterans fairs.
  Mayor Saleh has enjoyed much success during her time in public 
office. Her impact on the City of Euless, as well as North Texas, has 
been tremendous. Mayor Saleh's presence on the Euless City Council will 
be sorely missed, but her legacy in the area will never be forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in thanking the 
Honorable Mary Lib Saleh for her years of service on the Euless City 
Council.

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