By:  Greenberg                                       H.C.R. No. 156
       73R11002 BNL-D
                                 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.