SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 177

In Memory

of

Frank Seffrood

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Copperas Cove in mourning the loss of Frank Seffrood, who died December 28, 2018, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Frank Seffrood was an exemplary citizen who was widely respected and admired in his community for his many achievements and his commitment to public service; and

WHEREAS, Born August 2, 1939, in Gratiot, Wisconsin, to Cyrus and Eva Conley Seffrood, he served the nation with distinction for more than 20 years in the United States Army; he completed two tours of duty as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and retired in 1979; among his many awards and decorations were the Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and

WHEREAS, He married his beloved wife, Rita DiMarco Seffrood, on March 9, 1963, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage together; they were blessed with three children, Todd Seffrood, Mark Seffrood, and Mary Stonebrook, and his three grandchildren, Dakota Bacon, Mara Stonebrook, and Patrick Stonebrook, were a source of much pride and joy for him; and

WHEREAS, After his military service, he worked for a time at Central Texas College before joining the United States Postal Service; he served as a mail carrier for more than two decades until his retirement in 2010; and

WHEREAS, For more than six years, he served on the Copperas Cove City Council, and he was elected mayor of the city in 2015; during his tenure as mayor, he was noted for his boundless energy and his dedication to his work on behalf of area citizens; he took a special interest in honoring veterans, and he also pursued his many hobbies, including gardening and working on cars; and

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

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Frank Seffrood; 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 Seffrood. Buckingham

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2019, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate