1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1198 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Frank Bryan Cook 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Austin in mourning the death of a beloved community member, 1-8 Frank Bryan Cook, on May 3, 1999; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A Houston native, Frank came to Austin to attend 1-10 The University of Texas; charmed by the city's relaxed ambience 1-11 and strong sense of community, Frank quickly became an Austin 1-12 devotee; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Frank was a gifted entrepreneur; in 1971, he 1-14 launched his own business from his apartment, which evolved 1-15 into a well-known Austin establishment, Freewheeling Bicycles; 1-16 later, he co-founded the Wheatsville Co-op, a mainstay among 1-17 university-area businesses that sells organic produce and 1-18 foodstuffs; and 1-19 WHEREAS, To the city that brought him much happiness and 1-20 success, Frank dutifully gave back; he was renowned for his 1-21 community involvement and philanthropy, which is best evidenced 2-1 by his co-founding of the Live Oak Foundation; the group managed 2-2 to give over $10 million in grants to human rights organizations 2-3 during its 10 years of existence; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Frank Cook was a devoted father; a baseball coach, 2-5 soccer coach, and Boy Scout leader, he was active in the life of 2-6 his children; his family will forever cherish Frank's memory; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The City of Austin was indeed fortunate to have 2-8 Frank Cook as one of its citizens; his ingenuity and generosity 2-9 helped make Austin an exceptional city; loved by his family, 2-10 friends, and community, Frank Cook truly lived life well; now, 2-11 therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-14 of Frank Bryan Cook: his wife, Angela Prescott; his children, 2-15 Samantha and Crosby; his brothers, Stephen and Lawrence; and his 2-16 sister, Cita; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-19 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-20 do so in memory of Frank Bryan Cook. 2-21 Shapleigh, Barrientos 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on May 31, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate