H.R. No. 535
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Andrew Stephen Massimino of Dallas on August 24, 2024, at
the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Italian immigrants Enrico and Marguerite
Massimino, Andrew Massimino was born in Russellton, Pennsylvania,
on October 9, 1934, and he grew up with two sisters, Theresa and
Marge; he attended West Deer High School, and in 1953, he received a
congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy; during his
time there, he excelled in academics and athletics, and he went on
to graduate with distinction in 1957; commissioned as an ensign in
the U.S. Navy, he served two years on the USS Boston and completed
submarine school curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, Mr. Massimino attended the naval
Nuclear Power School in California, and following training at the
operational reactor site in New York, he was assigned to the nuclear
submarine program, serving in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and
Virginia; he next completed an executive officer tour on the USS
Haddo, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal, and in 1969, he was
promoted to commander and selected for a position at the Pentagon;
soon after, he fell ill, and he underwent lifesaving surgery for a
brain abscess; upon his recovery, he launched a new career with
Electronic Data Systems in Dallas that would span 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Massimino shared 65 rewarding years with his
wife, Frances, and he was devoted to their children, Elisa,
Michele, Maria, Andrew, and Julia, and their 11 grandchildren; a
man of many interests, he enjoyed travel, cooking, and music, and he
delighted in performing with his barbershop chorus; moreover, he
was an active parishioner of Saint Patrick Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Guided by the values of faith, hard work,
generosity, and kindness, Andrew Massimino leaves behind a legacy
that will long be treasured by all who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Andrew Stephen
Massimino and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Frances Massimino; to his children, Elisa and
her husband, Pierre Donahue, Michele and her husband, Joseph Corr,
Maria and her husband, James Stanley, Andrew and his wife, Kelly
Sanford, and Julia and her wife, Lynda Vargha; to his
grandchildren, Carmella, Mia, Dominic, Olivia, Anthony, Rocco,
Ramona, Desmond, Augustus, Ignatius, and Jude; and to his many
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 Andrew
Massimino.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 535 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House