TITLE: In memory of Andrew Stephen Massimino of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Andrew Stephen Massimino of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House