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Committee approves designation of West Beaver Street as Harry Frisch Street
Summary
Senate Bill 662, sponsored by Senator Davis, designates a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street and directs the relevant department to place markers honoring Frisch's local contributions; the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call.
The committee reported Senate Bill 662 favorably. Sponsored by Senator Davis, the bill would designate a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street and direct the state department to install suitable markers honoring Harry Frisch.
Senator Davis delivered biographical remarks about Harry Frisch, who immigrated to Jacksonville in 1953, helped build Beaver Street Fisheries into a large seafood processing and distribution business employing about 400 people, and supported local hospitals and the River Garden Hebrew Home. Senator Davis said Frisch died on Jan. 13, 2023, and praised his philanthropic and community contributions as the basis for the roadway designation.
No public testimony was recorded on the bill, and Senator Davis waived closing. The committee approved SB 662 by roll call and reported it favorably.
