Service Tree Recipients

Service Tree Dedicated to
FIRST CITY COUNCIL OF LUCAS
Mayor Gene Biggs, Town Secretary and Treasurer O.E. Spurgin,
Constable Dale Spurgin, Joe Siler
H.E. Moore, Sr., and Kenneth Lewis
for their contributions to the City of Lucas

Service Tree Dedicated to
REBECCA MARK
for her outstanding community service and commitment
to the City of Lucas

Service Tree Dedicated to
CHARLIE GAINES
for the quality of life he has given to the City of Lucas
through the preservation of the Trinity Trail and his many years of
service to the community

Service Tree Dedicated to
SUZANNE CHRISTIAN CALTON and SHIRLEY BIGGS PARKER
for preserving the history of the Lucas community
through the Lucas Community School

Service Tree Dedicated to
DON KENDALL
for his commitment to the community through his work as a Councilmember,
and his many years of service and work with the North Texas Municipal Water District
that was a driving force in preserving the quality of life in Lucas.

Service Tree Dedicated to
LEE BAUER
for his passion, service and commitment to the Lucas community,
being a founding member of the Lucas Fire-Rescue Department,
and dedicating more than 40 years of service and dedication to the community.

Service Tree Dedicated to
TRACY MATERN
for her service and commitment to the community through her work as a Parks and Open Space Board Member and past President of the Trinity Trails Preservation Association, and dedicating many hours documenting the history of Lucas and preserving our City’s rural lifestyle.

Service Tree Dedicated to
TONDA FRAZIER
for her passion, service and commitment to the Lucas community,
serving as a member of the City Council and Founders Day Committee, initiating the City's recycling program, serving as newsletter editor for many years, commitment to open communication and government transparency, and serving as a leader to maintain the rural lifestyle we enjoy today.

Service Tree Dedicated to
LEE FORD
for her work in preserving the historic Fitzhugh Cemetery, working with the North Texas Municipal Water District to preserve the quality of life in Lucas, and generously donating to the Fire-Rescue Department for a new ambulance.

Service Tree Dedicated to
PEGGY RUSTERHOLTZ
for being a devoted advocate in maintaining the City’s rural lifestyle through her leadership in the Comprehensive Plan, countless volunteer hours serving on five different boards, and dedicating over 30 years of service to the community.

Service Tree Dedicated to
DAVID RHOADS
for his commitment to the community through special events that creates a neighborhood connection, his kind demeanor putting the needs of others first, and his dedication and countless volunteer hours to the Parks Board, Friends of Lucas Fire-Rescue, and Fire-Rescue Rehabilitation Team.

Service Tree Dedicated to
CRAIG ZALE
for his dedication and compassion to Lucas Fire-Rescue and the community, instrumental in bringing emergency medical services to Lucas, improving radio communications, the 911 alert system, and devoting over 23 years of service enriching the quality of life for so many.

Service Tree Dedicated to
LARRY ABSTON
for his dedication, compassion and guidance to Lucas Fire-Rescue and the community, volunteering over 7,000 hours as a Paramedic, Firefighter, Instructor and Driver with Lucas Fire-Rescue, retiring November 19, 2020 after 24 years of exceptional service to Lucas.

Service Tree Dedicated to
ANDRE AND DEBRA GUILLEMAUD
for their commitment to serving the Lucas community. Andre, as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, helped advance Lucas’ Comprehensive Plan and improved Forest Creek Park. Debra, as a member of the Parks and Open Space Board, organized the first Lucas Farmers Market.

Service Tree Dedicated to
COUNCILMEMBER STEVE DUKE
In honor of his 15 years of service and dedication to the Lucas community including 12 years serving on the Lucas City Council. Councilmember Duke’s leadership and guidance has helped shape the community. Thank you for your many contributions and commitment to serving the citizens of Lucas.

Service Tree Dedicated to
TAMMY DUKE 
for her commitment to serving the Lucas community as a member of the Legacy 4-H Club and having orchestrated numerous charitable and volunteer activities throughout the community, as well as dedicating her time to mentor and inspire multiple generations of citizens within Lucas.

Service Tree Dedicated to
GARY JOHNSON

for his dedication, compassion and guidance to Lucas Fire-Rescue and the community, volunteering over 23,000 hours as a Firefighter, Captain, and Chief Engineer with Lucas Fire-Rescue, retiring September 30, 2021, after 20 years of exceptional service to Lucas.

Service Tree Dedicated to
HARRY FRESHCOLN III 

for his work and dedication to the City of Lucas Board of Adjustment and the Water Board.

Service Tree Dedicated to
BILL & KATHRIN ESPOSITO

for their tireless work on the Parks and Open Space Board, Lucas Farmers Market and the Legacy 4-H Club.

Service Tree Dedicated to
LEGACY 4-H CLUB

for providing our youth with educational experiences, community service opportunities and college scholarships in recognition of 4-H member success at state and national competitions.

Service Tree Dedicated to
KATHLEEN PEELE

for her many years and countless hours of commitment and service to the Lucas community as Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, on the Parks and Open Space Board, Board of Adjustment and 2 Home Rule Charter Committees, as the originator and leader of the annual Stick Horse Rodeo, providing exemplary leadership, ensuring transparency of city finances while maintaining the quality-of-life Lucas residents enjoy today.

Service Tree Dedicated to
RON GROTTI

for serving as one of the pioneering volunteer firefighters for Lucas, leading as Fire Chief for  multiple years, his vision shaped the department with major equipment purchases and dedication to training, emphasizing safety that saved lives and leaves a legacy of safety, service, courage, and integrity.