WHEREAS, the Senate of the State of Texas Joins the Citizens

By: BivinsS.R. No. 404

SENATE RESOLUTION

In Memory

of

B. Frank Rapstine

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens

of Amarillo in mourning the loss of wellknown businessman and

civic leader B. Frank Rapstine who died February 24, 1993, at

the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, One of the city's most wellloved citizens, the

esteemed Texan made notable contributions to his profession and

to his various business ventures throughout his long and productive

career; and

WHEREAS, Born in White Deer, Texas, Mr. Rapstine earned

a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics and chemistry from

Texas Tech University; he served his country with valor during

World War II as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy;

and

WHEREAS, The numerous important achievements of

this exceptional individual contributed to the development

and progress of his city; he was a research chemist for

Phillips Petroleum Company from 1946 until 1948 before becoming

owner and operator of the Golden Loaf Bakery; a contractor

for construction and land development from 1950 until 1979,

Mr. Rapstine had worked as an oil and gas business owner and

petroleum landman since 1963; and

WHEREAS, Licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance, he

was coowner of an insurance business from 1967 to 1978 and was

a licensed securities dealer and real estate broker; he was also

involved in mining and gemstones; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rapstine gave freely of his time and abilities

to the Amarillo Art Center, Carson County Square House Museum, and

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum; and

WHEREAS, The respected individual was deeply involved

in community life as chairman of the building committee for

Potter County Courts Building, a member of the Panhandle Regional

Planning Commission, and the Potter County Grievance chairman; he

also ably served on the Texas Constitutional Revision Committee; and

WHEREAS, A caring and giving Christian gentleman who

lived his faith in his daily life, Mr. Rapstine was a member of

Saint Hyacinth's Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he leaves a legacy

of compassion and commitment that will be cherished by his family

and those with whom he was associated; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to his

bereaved family: his wife, Louise; his daughters, Mary Haynes,

Katie Dunn, Inge O'Brien, Greta Crofford, and Breanna Coffin; his

son, Ronnie Frank Rapstine; his brothers, Gene Rapstine and

Robert Rapstine; and his eight grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

the members of 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 B. Frank Rapstine.

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on March15,1993,

by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate