SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121
In Memory
of
Frank E. Shepard
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Harlingen in mourning the loss of Frank E. Shepard,
who died January 10, 2009, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Frank Shepard was born July 17, 1927, in
Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in Maryville, Tennessee; he
served in Japan as a United States Army paratrooper; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Shepard attended the University of Tennessee
and earned degrees in dentistry and orthodontics from the
university's dental school in Memphis; in 1954 he moved to
Harlingen, where he practiced orthodontics for more than 50
years, earning the appreciation of his patients for his excellent
work; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Shepard was a lifetime member of the Texas
Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the
American Association of Orthodontics; while still in dental
school, he was chosen as a member of the Odontological Honor
Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and Psi Omega dental fraternity;
and
WHEREAS, An avid flyer, Dr. Shepard was a member of the
Confederate Air Force, and he flew often to Tennessee and around
the United States and Mexico with his family; he also belonged to
the Harlingen Country Club, Life Begins at 40, and Saint Alban's
Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of
Frank E. Shepard: his wife, Helen; his sons and
daughters-in-law, Robert Shepard and his wife, Anne, and Stephen
Shepard and his wife, Suzanne; his daughters and sons-in-law,
Beth Stewart and her husband, Charles, and Annette Bender and her
husband, Jon; his sister, Francis Shepard Reid; and his extended
family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 E. Shepard.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate