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 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
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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.
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2-26                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate