\u201cI am facing another health battle,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is certainly not the first I\u2019ve had. I have strong faith in God. I\u2019ve seen him work and bring me through several battles deemed impossible in the past, and I\u2019ll be leaning on that place for him to see me through this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bivens stepped down from the council earlier last year. She held office for 12 years, six terms, and represented a big piece of east Fort Worth, including Stop Six, where she lived.<\/p>\n
Council member Charles Lauersdorf said in a social media post Monday evening that Bivens was the lone council member he was \u201cafraid of\u201d when he took office in 2023.<\/p>\n
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Former council member Gyna Bivens, seen here at a 2024 meeting, had represented much of east Fort Worth, including Stop Six. (Camilo Diaz | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n
Lauersdorf, an ex-Marine, said \u201cbut from the first moment I ever met her she was nothing but kind and genuine to me. She always called me \u2018Marine\u2019 and would whisper \u2018hoorah\u2019 next to me on the dais when either of us dropped some heat. She was greatly respected by all on the council and in the audience. Sure, she had a couple of the same standard issue haters, but she dealt with them with grace and humor, often shutting them down in a way only Gyna could.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parker praised Bivens \u201cas an advocate for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and the senior citizen community. She was always willing to lend her knowledge and expertise where needed, serving on countless committees and boards throughout her life. Gyna was always a refreshing voice of reason when we needed it the most, and she reminded us daily to \u2018be impressive.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
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Former council member Gyna Bivens, seen here at a 2024 meeting, represented much of east Fort Worth, including Stop Six. (Camilo Diaz | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n
Council member Michael Crain said \u201cGyna was a tenacious advocate for east Fort Worth and a relentless voice for neighborhoods that too often felt unheard, whether she was working on economic development, public transportation, public safety or quality-of-life issues for the families she represented. Her years of leadership on the Fort Worth City Council and in regional and national organizations reflected not only her deep knowledge of policy, but also her unwavering belief that government should open doors of opportunity for every resident.\u201d<\/p>\n
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