Maxwell Frost: “the House has lost a courageous Member of this body, and I have lost a good friend. Frank Tejeda only served in the…”

“the House has lost a courageous Member of this body, and I have lost a good friend. Frank Tejeda only served in the House for 4 years, but he nevertheless had a profound impact on those of us who knew him and worked with him. He had a deep commitment to helping people who traditionally have been left out of the mainstream of society. He wanted to reach out and ensure that the disadvantaged had an opportunity to fully participate in American life, that no institution, whether it be government, education, or business, would be closed to them. Frank was also committed to ensuring that America had a strong national defense. As a former marine, Frank understood the value of freedom, and knew well the terrible cost of maintaining our cherished liberties. He worked tirelessly within the National Security Committee to see that the men and women serving in our Armed Forces had the resources necessary in today's world to protect our freedoms. Frank had fought hard for his constituents, for the people of Texas, and for all Americans. More recently, he battled valiantly against a disease that ultimately took his life. He never gave up. He will be missed.”