Bill Text: TX HR35 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of David Frank Prasifka of Jourdanton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR35 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR35-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 35

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of David Frank Prasifka of Jourdanton on
July 4, 2020, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, The son of Malvin and Marty Prasifka, David Prasifka
was born on June 21, 1962, in Pleasanton, Texas; he learned the
value of hard work at an early age by helping out at his father's
auto repair shop, sweeping floors, performing mechanical work, and
driving the tow truck; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Prasifka was a valued employee of San Miguel
Electric Cooperative for more than three decades; along the way, he
served as a volunteer firefighter in Jourdanton, leading the
department as fire chief for over 25 years; upon retiring from the
cooperative, he took on the position of emergency management
coordinator for Atascosa County; he was at the front lines of the
COVID-19 pandemic, working tirelessly to help his community until
he succumbed to complications of the disease himself; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Prasifka was joined in matrimony to Donna
Prasifka in January 1994, and the couple shared a rewarding
marriage of 26 years; he took great pride in his son, Michael, and
his three stepsons, Derek, Ryan, and Beau, and he had the pleasure
of seeing his family grow to include five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his humility, his generosity, and his
dedication to helping others, David Prasifka lived a caring and
purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service that his
loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Frank
Prasifka and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Donna; to his son, Michael Prasifka, and his
wife, Ronni; to his stepsons, Derek, Ryan, and Beau Thompson; to his
daughter-in-law, Mandee Gonzalez; to his grandchildren, Isaiah
Cantu, Hailey, Kristen, and Lily Thompson, and Ronny Prasifka; to
his brother, Rusty Prasifka, and his wife, Diana; to his niece,
Allison Prasifka; to his sister, Sandra Lucas, and her husband,
James; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns on this day, it do so in the memory of
David Prasifka.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 35 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House