H.R. No. 1888 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, David Frishman of Katy, an esteemed civic leader and volunteer, has been presented with the Rotary International Service and Dedication Award; and WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade was conferred on Mr. Frishman in April 2017 in recognition of his contributions to Rotary International's worldwide efforts to combat polio and his leadership of the Katy Rotary Club's efforts to create the Freedom Park Memorial Tower; this striking monument honors those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11, as well as the men and women who serve in our nation's armed forces; and WHEREAS, Mr. Frishman has been a member of the Katy Rotary Club since 1974; he has served as the club's president and as the District 5890 assistant governor and assistant membership chair; he is currently co-chair of the District Polio Plus Project; and WHEREAS, Deeply engaged in civic affairs, Mr. Frishman has also served as vice chair of the board of the Houston Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as a member of the Katy Independent School District board, and as chair of the City of Katy Planning and Zoning Commission; a 1972 graduate of the University of Houston Bates College of Law and now in private practice, he formerly served as city attorney for Brookshire, Pattison, and Fulshear; and WHEREAS, David Frishman's dedication to the mission of the Rotary Club has been of significant benefit both to his community and to the fight against polio, and he may take deserved pride in this heartfelt recognition from his fellow Rotarians; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate David Frishman on his receipt of the Rotary International Service and Dedication Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Frishman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schofield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1888 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House