TITLE: In memory of H. Frank Simpson.

SUMMARY: In memory of H. Frank Simpson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, H. Frank Simpson of College Station, an esteemed public servant and friend to many, passed away on April 27, 2013, at the age of 49; and WHEREAS, Frank Simpson was born in Texas City on December 11, 1963, to Gloria Jane and H. Frank Simpson; he graduated from Texas City High School and went on to attend Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 1989 and his master's degree in public administration in 1990; he also worked for the City of College Station while in school and after completing his education; and WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson was the assistant city manager in La Marque before becoming city manager of Center in 1995; he remained in that post until 2001, when he was chosen to be city manager of Webster; he later accepted a position as city manager of Missouri City and excelled in that role from 2004 to 2011; and WHEREAS, A devoted Aggie, Mr. Simpson eagerly took the opportunity to return to College Station in 2011; he served citizens there as deputy city manager for two years, during which time he worked on numerous projects, including the renovation of Kyle Field and the development of the medical district; he was named city manager in March 2013; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he was involved in a range of activities that were in addition to his service as a city administrator; he was a member of the Texas City Management Association, and he was appointed to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees by Governor Rick Perry in 2003; highly regarded by his colleagues, he was a smart and personable man who made friends everywhere he went; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Simpson enjoyed the love and support of his wife of more than two decades, Kelly, and he was the proud father of two sons, Price and Seth, and a daughter, Courtnie; among his favorite pastimes were golf, hunting, and grilling, and especially cheering on his daughter in softball; and WHEREAS, While the life of Frank Simpson ended far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever inspire all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of H. Frank Simpson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Kelly Simpson; to his children, Price, Seth, and Courtnie Simpson; to his father, H. Frank Simpson; to his brothers, Link W. Simpson and his wife, Ellen, and Robert Kirk Simpson and his wife, Shelly; to his sisters-in-law, Kitty Simpson, Debbie Beltrand, and Wendy Boyd and her husband, Brad; to his brother-in-law, Robert Beltrand; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frank Simpson. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 13, 2013, by a rising vote.