78R17014 JNC-D

By:  Kuempel                                                      H.R. No. 1490



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joseph Cannon Froh of Austin passed away on January 
15, 2002, and his death is still keenly felt by his family and a 
multitude of friends; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Froh graduated from high school in San Marcos 
and earned a football scholarship to Rice University under 
legendary coach Jess Neely; often relegated to the role of 
benchwarmer, this enthusiastic athlete let his excitement get the 
better of him on one occasion when he took the liberty of 
substituting himself into a game; after one play, he was summarily 
pulled from the game and informed by Coach Neely that he would never 
again play a down of football at Rice University, though 
fortunately the incident did little to quench the irrepressible 
spirit that would endear him to many throughout his life; and
	WHEREAS, Continuing his education in his hometown, Mr. Froh 
earned a business degree from Southwest Texas State University; far 
from restricting his interests to academics alone, he learned to 
dance in preparation for his first date with Mary Lou Hubbard, who 
would become his cherished wife on February 1, 1969; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Froh served as an administrator at the Austin 
State School and worked for the Texas Highway Department before 
joining the staff of the Employees Retirement System of Texas in 
1982; he went on to excel in the posts of director of member 
benefits and director of public information during his 17-year 
tenure with ERS, and in 1992 he was recruited to begin the first 
dedicated field service program for the Texas County and District 
Retirement System (TCDRS); and
	WHEREAS, The exemplary leadership Mr. Froh brought to his 
duties at TCDRS resulted in his appointment as system director on 
January 1, 2001, and during his all-too-brief tenure, this esteemed 
gentleman had a profound and positive effect on the system; he 
worked hard to ensure that its members received the highest level of 
service possible, while routinely demonstrating to his employees 
how much he valued their contributions to the organization; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known and admired regular around the State 
Capitol, the "candy man" earned the respect and friendship of many 
for his dedication to those he represented, his quick wit, and his 
seemingly endless supply of bite-size Snickers; and
	WHEREAS, While Joe Froh was known for dispensing sweet 
treats, the most cherished gifts he gave to family, friends, and 
coworkers were a joyful view of the world and a kind and genial 
nature; as those who knew him best can attest, Mr. Froh often 
advised others to "Do what they can, then go on down the road," 
advice they now follow in remembrance of this good and humble man; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Joseph Cannon Froh and extend  
deepest sympathy to his wife, Lou, to his daughters, Melanie, 
Marci, and Michelle, to his son-in-law, Dave, and to his countless 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joseph 
Cannon Froh.