82R25728 BPG-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 1824
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried has been named an
Outstanding Community Leader by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus;
and
WHEREAS, An esteemed scholar, author, and community leader,
Rabbi Fried is dean of the Dallas Area Torah Association; he
relocated to Dallas to found DATA in 1992 at the invitation of
committed leaders in the community; and
WHEREAS, Through DATA, members of the Jewish community are
able to serve their fellow citizens and share Jewish folklore and
culture with residents of Far North Dallas; Rabbi Fried heads both
postgraduate Torah studies at DATA and the organization's adult
education and outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Fried received his rabbinical training from
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach of Jerusalem; a prolific writer, Rabbi
Fried is noted for his Halachic work, and particularly for Yom Tov
Shini K'Hilchasa; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Rabbi Fried enjoys the support
and encouragement of his wife, Miri, and their seven children,
Tsippi, Benny, Elazar, Elisha, Tehilla, Shlomo Zalman, and Tzv; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his wit, wisdom, and generosity, Rabbi
Fried has benefited the community in myriad ways over the course of
the past two decades, and this prestigious accolade is a testament
to the high regard in which he is held; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rabbi Yerachmiel D. Fried on his
selection as an Outstanding Community Leader by the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success in his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Rabbi Fried as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.