SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
In Memory
of
Frank Dannenberg, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Frank Dannenberg,
Jr., who died in May of 2013 at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Frank Dannenberg was born on July 16, 1947, in
Havana, Cuba; he immigrated to the United States in 1960 and
graduated from Coral Gables High School in Coral Gables, Florida;
he earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration
from the University of Miami in 1979 and later earned a Texas
teaching certificate in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Frank married his beloved wife, Betty, on July 16,
1976, and they were blessed with three children and four
grandchildren; he was a man of many talents and interests who
became a treasured citizen and a highly respected leader in the
San Antonio community; and
WHEREAS, He had a longtime successful and rewarding career
as an educator; he served as a schoolteacher in the San Antonio
Independent School District for 19 years and was beloved by his
students and by his colleagues in his profession; he also taught
at Saint Philip's College in the Alamo Community College
District; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, he began his volunteer service with the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for District Eight, Coastal
Region, otherwise known as the Guardians of the Gulf; he was
admired for his dedication to his many responsibilities as an
officer and to the auxiliary's wide variety of missions and
assignments; and
WHEREAS, He was noted for his service as chairman of the
National Safe Boating Week events and for the time and energy he
devoted to raising public awareness of the need for safe boating
practices; he was also a loyal participant in the San Antonio
Fiesta Parade, where he represented the Coast Guard Auxiliary
with pride; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dannenberg took part in numerous
organizations and community events; he was actively involved
with Little League and was a member of the Knights of Columbus;
and
WHEREAS, He loved the outdoors and all kinds of fishing,
and he enjoyed watercolor painting, weightlifting, dancing,
meditation, softball, football, and yoga; he had a great love of
animals and a deep appreciation for the earth's beauty and all of
life's gifts; he also had an engaging personality and a sense of
humor that endeared him to all who met him; and
WHEREAS, A truly exemplary gentleman, Mr. Dannenberg was a
warm, generous, kindhearted person who was respected for his many
accomplishments and for his commitment to helping his fellow man
in whatever ways he could; and
WHEREAS, Frank Dannenberg gave unselfishly to others and
was beloved by all who knew him, and he will long be remembered
with affection and appreciation by those who were privileged to
share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Frank Dannenberg, Jr.; 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 Dannenberg.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 18, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate