Record number of voters and Library award

Record number of voters reauthorize Sales Tax for Street Repairs

From Mayor Mike Foreman: “I want to thank everyone who took the time to vote in the Sales Tax for Street Repairs reauthorization election. It passed by more than a 2 to 1 margin. It should also be noted that in the November 3, 2020 election, more Friendswood residents voted than in any prior election."

"The three-eighths of a percent collected on every taxable purchase made in the City totals more than $1.6 million dollars each year. Last night’s approval means that residents and non-residents will continue to fund four more years of City street repair projects. I, along with all of the councilmembers, appreciate the trust you have placed in us. We also value the expertise of our City Staff, as they wisely plan and execute our much-needed street repairs. Thanks again for making your voices heard.”

Friendswood Library Director Matthew Riley (right) presents Harold Benson with the 2020 Friendswood Library Outstanding Programming Award for his planning and execution of a series of educational and informative Library events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing.

Harold Benson receives Library’s Outstanding Programming Award

One of the Friendswood residents who helped men land on the moon is being recognized fifty years later for his efforts to educate new generations of people about that effort. Harold Benson is the recipient of this year’s Friendswood Library Outstanding Programming Award.

Mr. Benson was in charge of Apollo missions lunar landing and docking systems, among many other prominent roles during his NASA career. Last year, he led the planning and execution of a month-long series of discussions that celebrated the 50^th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Events were held at the Library and other locations throughout the city. Mr. Benson was instrumental in bringing together retired astronauts, flight directors, engineers, NASA employees and their family members to discuss Apollo 11 and Friendswood’s unique role in getting the first men to the moon.

“In 2014, the Friendswood Library established an annual award to recognize an individual for their contribution to the provision of outstanding educational or cultural programming,” said Matthew Riley, Library Director. “We are proud to present the 2020 Outstanding Programming Award to Mr. Benson and recognize his years of contributions to the Library and our community.”

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