81R14030 JGH-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 1156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Frank S.
Adams of Corpus Christi, who died on February 14, 2009, at the age
of 82; and
WHEREAS, Frank Adams was born in Oklahoma on January 29,
1927, to Lucille and Joyce B. Adams; he moved with his family to
Corpus Christi in 1937; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Corpus Christi High
School in 1943, Mr. Adams attended Texas A&M University, where he
was a member of the Corps of Cadets; he later earned a degree in
banking from Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty during World War
II, Mr. Adams served with the U.S. Navy in Guam; after the war, Mr.
Adams was joined in marriage to Lena Faye Gent in 1948, and over the
years they were blessed with two children, four grandchildren, and
two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adams began his career in the used car business,
serving as the finance manager of Lewis Boggus Ford; he then went on
to a successful career in banking, working first with the Bank of
Commerce and then American Bank; and
WHEREAS, From 1971 to 1995, Mr. Adams was president of
American Bank, and he continued serving the institution as a member
of the board of directors until his retirement at age 80; he was an
energetic and competitive banker, affectionately known as
"Friendly Frank" to his colleagues and other associates; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adams was also well known for the customer
service seminars he conducted across the state, and he made those
programs even more memorable by handing out silver dollars and
American flag lapel pins to participants; he further shared his
expertise by teaching at the Texas Tech University School of
Banking and by serving as president and director of the Independent
Bankers Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Despite his numerous professional responsibilities,
Mr. Adams was engaged in his community as a member of the Jaycees,
as an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church, and for many
years as a member of the Nueces County Parks Board; in his leisure
time, he enjoyed sharing stories with loved ones and fishing at his
second home in Boerne; and
WHEREAS, Frank Adams was well respected in his profession and
beloved by his family and friends, and the memory of his warm and
outgoing nature will forever be treasured by those whose lives he
touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank S. Adams and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife
of 60 years, Lena Faye Adams; to his son, Larry James Adams, and his
wife, Katy; to his daughter, Sandra Joyce Adams; to his grandsons,
Steven Craig Adams and his wife, Lise, David Patrick Adams and his
wife, Staci, Alan Thomas Adams and his wife, Jessica, and Jack Trent
Adams; to his great-grandchildren, Carter and Ellie Adams; and to
his other relatives and 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 Frank S.
Adams.