SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70


In Memory

of

Frank Durand Stimley


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Frank Durand Stimley, who died
April 24, 2004, at the age of 56; and

	WHEREAS, Frank Stimley was born February 17, 1948, in 
Chicago, but he grew up in Mississippi; the 1965 valedictorian
at Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, he earned a
bachelor's degree with honors from Columbia University in
1969; one of the first African Americans to enroll in Harvard 
University's joint degree program, he was awarded both a law
degree and a master's degree in business administration, with 
honors, in 1973; and

	WHEREAS, Frank distinguished himself as an attorney in 
Mississippi, where he became a partner with Wise Carter Child 
Stein and Caraway; in 1982, he established a general civil 
practice firm, handling personal injury, real estate, public 
finance, and corporate law; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Frank helped secure 
financing for medical clinics, Head Start programs, and other 
worthy causes; he also provided legal assistance to deserving 
organizations, such as Friends of Children and United Way; and

	WHEREAS, Frank was a devout Christian who practiced his 
faith in his daily life; he was a member of Morningstar Baptist 
Church, where he served as deacon for 18 years; and

	WHEREAS, He shared a long and loving marriage of 31 years 
with Cynthia Bagwell Stimley, and the couple was blessed with two 
children; and

	WHEREAS, Frank Stimley 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,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Frank Durand Stimley:  his wife,
Cynthia Bagwell Stimley; his daughter, Kahrna Stimley Washington;
his son, Vincent Durand Stimley; his mother, Bernice Allen Stimley;
his sisters, Pernila Stimley Brown and Charlene Stimley Priester;
his grandchildren, Ahmarey Stimley and Khristian Stimley; and 
other beloved friends and family members; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
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 Durand Stimley.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 31, 2005, by 
a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate