H.R. No. 1174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life dedicated to the service of her country and
her community drew to a close with the death of retired U.S. Air
Force Colonel Patricia Ellen Frain on May 3, 2021, at the age of 75;
and
WHEREAS, Pat Frain was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June
19, 1945, to Luke and Ann Frain; after graduating from Hillsboro
High School in Illinois in 1963, she earned a nursing degree from
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis; and
WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, Ms. Frain
joined the U.S. Air Force in June 1970, and over the course of her
exemplary 22-year military career, she earned the Meritorious
Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters, the Air Force
Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one
bronze oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Organizational Excellence
Award, and the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star,
among many other awards; after retiring in August 1992 at the rank
of colonel, she received the Legion of Merit, one of the highest
honors given to military personnel; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Frain continued to serve in civilian life as an
inspiring mentor to many people, and she was the mayor of Sunrise
Beach for 13 years, earning the respect of the community for her
no-nonsense servant leadership, never asking anyone to do anything
she wasn't willing to do herself; in retirement, she delighted in
the time she spent sewing, quilting, and embroidering, and she also
enjoyed golfing, shooting, and woodworking; and
WHEREAS, A proud military veteran and a dedicated public
servant, Pat Frain lived a rich and purposeful life, and she leaves
behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all those who knew and
loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Colonel Patricia
Ellen Frain and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her
family: to her sister, Jane Chesser, and her husband, Clyde; to her
nieces, Becky Jorn, Brenda Young and her husband, Terry, and Julie
Pachesa and her husband, Bob; and to her other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pat Frain.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1174 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House