H.C.R. No. 156
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The many friends and family of Frank L. Wright have
1-2 suffered a great loss with the passing of this esteemed gentleman
1-3 on May 7, 1993, at the age of 76; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Born October 5, 1916, in Greeley, Colorado,
1-5 Mr. Wright was the son of a college professor, and his upbringing
1-6 in that academic environment instilled in him a love of learning
1-7 that shaped his life; and
1-8 WHEREAS, After beginning his education in Webster Groves,
1-9 Missouri, this distinguished scholar was graduated from Washington
1-10 University in St. Louis and received a master's degree from the
1-11 University of Cincinnati; yet even after attaining this high level
1-12 of achievement, Mr. Wright continued to devote his time and energy
1-13 to the pursuit of wisdom and experience, and he considered himself
1-14 to be a "learner of life"; and
1-15 WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Mr. Wright served as a
1-16 staff leader for Student YMCA, and his illustrious career included
1-17 tenures at that organization's branches at the University of
1-18 Cincinnati, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Washington
1-19 at Seattle, and finally The University of Texas at Austin, where he
1-20 served for 13 years; after leaving his position there, he embarked
1-21 on a five-year career with Investors Diversified Services, a
1-22 financial services company; and
1-23 WHEREAS, This accomplished gentleman then was able to combine
1-24 his financial planning acumen with his lifelong interest in
2-1 education as executive of the Texas Association of College Teachers
2-2 (TACT); in that role, Mr. Wright gained the respect and admiration
2-3 of many in the community for his enthusiastic work on behalf of
2-4 college instructors; and
2-5 WHEREAS, A tireless advocate for improved higher education,
2-6 Mr. Wright sought to help define the rights and responsibilities of
2-7 university faculty, to improve faculty governance around the state,
2-8 and to educate faculty members about their financial planning and
2-9 retirement options; and
2-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Wright brought this same level of intensity and
2-11 dedication to his volunteer work within the community, and he was
2-12 well known throughout Austin for his efforts combating such social
2-13 ills as homelessness and hunger, while struggling to obtain
2-14 affordable housing, health care, consumer protection, and justice
2-15 for all citizens; an active member of the Democratic Party, this
2-16 selfless individual also ministered to the needs of older persons
2-17 and assisted them with financial and estate planning; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Wright was fortunate to enjoy a warm and loving
2-19 relationship with his wife of many years, Marjorie; their marriage
2-20 was blessed with two daughters, Beverly and Jan, and in recent
2-21 years their devoted family grew to include four granddaughters, who
2-22 were a constant source of joy and delight to their proud
2-23 grandfather; and
2-24 WHEREAS, Although his presence will be greatly missed, Frank
2-25 Wright has left those around him with a legacy of compassion and
2-26 commitment by which to remember him, and in doing so he has ensured
2-27 that his unique spirit will live on in the hearts of the many
3-1 people whose lives he has touched; by generously giving of his time
3-2 and special talents to all around him, he has reminded us that each
3-3 citizen is capable of giving back to the community, and such
3-4 altruism is the mark of a truly noble individual; now, therefore,
3-5 be it
3-6 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
3-7 hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank L. Wright and extend
3-8 deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved
3-9 wife, Marjorie; to his daughters, Beverly Witwer and Jan Burke; to
3-10 his granddaughters, Wendy, Amy, Shannon, and Lindsey; and to all
3-11 those who were honored to know this fine man; and, be it further
3-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
3-14 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
3-15 memory of Frank L. Wright.
3-16 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
3-17 memory of Frank L. Wright.
3-18 Greenberg
3-19 H.C.R. No. 156
3-20 _______________________________ _______________________________
3-21 President of the Senate Speaker of the House
3-22 I certify that H.C.R. No. 156 was unanimously adopted by a
3-23 rising vote of the House on May 28, 1993.
3-24 _______________________________
3-25 Chief Clerk of the House
3-26 I certify that H.C.R. No. 156 was adopted by the Senate on
3-27 May 28, 1993.
4-1 _______________________________
4-2 Secretary of the Senate
4-3 APPROVED: _____________________
4-4 Date
4-5 _____________________
4-6 Governor