1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 735 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Robert H. "Bob" Franklin on his outstanding service 1-5 as district governor of Rotary International District 5890 during 1-6 the 1998-1999 year; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma, Bob Franklin moved to 1-8 Lake Jackson in 1944 and attended Texas A&M University and 1-9 Sam Houston State University; he has been an agent for State Farm 1-10 Insurance companies for 39 years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He has been a member of the Rotary Club of 1-12 Brazosport since 1984 and has served as secretary, treasurer, 1-13 president, chairman of the Shrimp Boil Fundraiser, and director; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Bob Franklin's leadership as district governor has 1-16 helped to ensure the goals of Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self"; 1-17 through his influence and hard work, both the Permanent Fund and 1-18 the Annual Fund of the Rotary Foundation have received significant 1-19 contributions, allowing the foundation to continue its worldwide 1-20 humanitarian efforts; and 1-21 WHEREAS, He has responded quickly to such events as the 1-22 Hurricane Mitch disaster and has helped to ensure a better world 1-23 for our children and their children by his support of Rotary's 1-24 youth programs; he has encouraged the clubs in District 5890 to 2-1 participate in the matching grant program and other programs of 2-2 the Rotary Foundation which promote international peace through 2-3 world understanding; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Franklin has strengthened Rotary fellowship by 2-5 encouraging members to participate in Rotary events at the Houston 2-6 Livestock Show, Rotary Night at the Astros, Rotary FoodFest, and 2-7 the District Conference; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Bob Franklin is an exemplary and distinguished 2-9 gentleman whose concern for his fellowman is manifest in his many 2-10 years of hard work on behalf of Rotary and the humanitarian goals 2-11 and endeavors he has steadfastly supported; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 76th Legislature, hereby commend Robert H. "Bob" Franklin on his 2-14 many accomplishments and his exceptionally effective leadership 2-15 as district governor of Rotary International District 5890 and 2-16 extend best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-18 Bob Franklin as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-19 Brown 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on April 23, 1999. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate