SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141


In Memory

of

Frank Manuppelli


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Frank Manuppelli, 
who died January 8, 2003, at the age of 78; and

	WHEREAS, Frank Manuppelli was born in San Antonio on 
February 24, 1924; he studied at Hampden-Sydney College in 
Virginia and at The University of Texas at Austin, and he 
received his law degree from Saint Mary's University School of 
Law in 1950; and

	WHEREAS, Frank was appointed a special agent with the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation; he was assigned to the bureau's 
headquarters in Washington, D.C., and also worked in the field 
offices in Newark, New Jersey, and in New York City; and

	WHEREAS, In 1953 Mr. Manuppelli returned to San Antonio and 
became the director of personnel for the city; a year later he was 
named general manager of HemisFair and was promoted to executive 
vice president after two years; and

	WHEREAS, Frank Manuppelli also served as executive vice 
president of Ray Ellison Industries, one of San Antonio's largest 
homebuilders, and as director of the Southwestern Bell Dominion 
tournament; and

	WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Frank was involved 
in many civic associations and boards; notably, he served as 
chairman of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, as chairman of 
the development board of Incarnate Word College, and as chairman 
of the Fire and Police Civil Service Commission for 22 years; and

	WHEREAS, Frank was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Frank Manuppelli:  his wife, Lauretta; his 
son, Jeffrey, and his wife, Sara; his daughter, Laura, and her 
husband, James; his grandchildren, Isabella and Jake; his 
brothers, Daniel and Mike; his sisters-in-law, Kelly Manuppelli 
and Elinor Buschell; and his other beloved relatives; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Frank Manuppelli.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 11, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate