Frank Tejeda

Frank Mariano Tejeda
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 28th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 30, 1997
Preceded by District created following 1990 census
Succeeded by Ciro D. Rodriguez
Member of the Texas State Senate from District 19
In office
1987–1993
Preceded by Glenn Kothmann
Succeeded by Gregory Luna
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 18
In office
1976–1987
Personal details
Born (1945-10-02)October 2, 1945
San Antonio, Texas
Died January 30, 1997(1997-01-30) (aged 51)
Resting place

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

San Antonio, Texas
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Cecilia Tejeda
Children 3 (2 daughters, 1 son)
Alma mater St. Mary's University
Profession Lawyer; politician
Religion Roman Catholic
Military service
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1963-1967
Rank Major
Battles/wars Vietnam War

Frank Mariano Tejeda (October 2, 1945 – January 30, 1997) was a decorated United States Marine and an American Democratic politician from Texas. He served in the Texas House of Representatives (1976–1987), the Texas Senate (1987–1993), and in the United States House of Representatives (1993–1997).

Biography

Frank M. Tejeda was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended St. Leo's Catholic School and graduated from Harlandale High School.

He served in the United States Marine Corps and was wounded in action during the Vietnam War (1963–1967). He was decorated for valor with the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.[1] Tejeda reached the rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserves.[2]

After his Marine Corps service, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1970 from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and his J.D. in 1974 from University of California, Berkeley Law School.

Tejeda began his political career in the Texas Legislature. He served in the Texas House from 1976 to 1987, and then in the Texas Senate from 1987 to 1993. While serving in the legislature, he earned two master's degrees — in 1980, he received an M.A. from Harvard University, and in 1989, an LL.M. from Yale Law School.

Tejeda was elected with 87% of the votes to the U.S. Congress in 1992, representing the 28th Congressional District of Texas. Notably, serving on the Armed Services Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee, his work in the Congress focused on veterans' issues.

On January 30, 1997, shortly after the beginning of his third term, Congressman Tejeda died after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was buried with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.

Namesakes

See also

Notes

  1. "Frank M. Tejeda". Frank M. Tejeda VA Outpatient Clinic, United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2007-04-17.
  2. 1 2 "Jones Honored by the Marine Corps Reserve Association". March 17, 2005. Retrieved 2007-04-17. Archived October 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. "Texas Memorial Highway System". Texas Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2007-11-16. The reference erroneously lists the northern bound of the memorial highway as Loop 410 which has not existed in Bexar County since 1969, or anywhere else in the state since 1991.
  4. http://capitolwords.org/date/1997/02/05/H292-3_frank-m-tejeda-post-office-building/
  5. http://www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec/directory_tejeda.aspx

References

Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
A. L. “Tony” Dramberger
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 57-B (San Antonio)

1977–1983
Succeeded by
Inactive district
Preceded by
Inactive district
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 118 (San Antonio)

1983–1987
Succeeded by
Ciro D. Rodriguez
Texas Senate
Preceded by
Glenn Kothmann
Texas State Senator
from District 19 (San Antonio)

1987–1993
Succeeded by
Gregory Luna
United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
District created following 1990 census
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 28th congressional district

1993–1997
Succeeded by
Ciro D. Rodriguez
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