[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E709-E710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT ROBERT CLARK

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Robert ``Bob'' 
Clark of Frisco, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. He has dedicated himself to serving and uplifting our community.
  Bob was born and raised in Iowa and, with music in his DNA, he 
quickly found his talent at the keyboard. Winning piano competitions 
turned his talent to passion so he attended Cornell College and 
graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance degree. 
He met his wife, Debby, on the campus and then the two were married in 
1973. Together they raised two independent daughters and have two 
grandchildren. Bob was drawn to the insurance agency as a means to make 
a living while having the freedom to stay active in music. He is 
President of Clark Insurance Advisors Frisco, a business that centers 
on providing health insurance expertise and employee benefits advice to 
small and privately held businesses.
  Bob is active in community service and previously served on the board 
of Frisco Parks & Recreation, graduated from Leadership Frisco Class 
12, and both Citizens Fire and Police Academy. He has been a Rotarian 
for over 20 years, a member of the Frisco Chamber for 12 years and has 
dedicated countless hours to local politics, helping shape the 
landscape of the city. Bob's musical passion is a gift that he shares 
with his community in so many ways. He has been a church choir director 
and director of music for almost 30 years, from Roselle United 
Methodist in Illinois to First Christian Church in Plano, a journey he 
shares with his wife. I commend Bob for his long-term commitment to 
working to advance his city and county and am grateful to have served 
by his side in Leadership Frisco and to call him friend.
  It is an honor to bestow Bob with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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