Magnolia resident Frank Parker (right) was recently recognized for his many years of service to the City of Magnolia as mayor, a councilman, planning commissioner and president of the Magnolia 4B Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Parker, was elected to city council in 2000 and mayor in 2001. He was named the 4B board president in 2004, where he remained until his retirement last month. A plaque commending Parker for service was presented to him by Mayor Todd Kana (left) at a recent Magnolia City Council meeting.