Frank Tejeda

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Resolutions and Journal entries

• 68th Legislature, R.S., HR 568. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., HR 110. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 70th Legislature, R.S., HCR 122. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., SR 10. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
• 75th Legislature, R.S., HR 288. Resolutions - Memorial.
• 75th Legislature, R.S., SCR 12. Death date 1/30/1997. Resolutions - Memorial.

Biographical Sketches

• TEJEDA, Frank Mariano (1945-1997). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
• TEJEDA, FRANK MARIANO, JR. (1945-1997). Handbook of Texas Online.
• Biographical sketch. Death date 1/29/1997. Senate Hispanic Research Council.
• Biographical sketch included in Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004.
• Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature, 1987.
• Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 71st Legislature, 1989.
• Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
• Photo and biographical sketch. Tribute to the Mexican American Legislators of Texas, 1978.

Military Service Notes

• Remembrance of military service by Ambassador Chase Untermeyer in Veterans Day newsletter, No. 68, 11/11/2022. The Capitol Post.
• United States Marine Corps, Major, Vietnam, Silver Star, Purple Heart, U.S. Congressman. Military grave marker, Frank M. Tejeda Jr., birth date 10/2/1945, death date 1/30/1997, burial in Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County. Find a Grave. Find a Grave
• United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, Vietnam War; United States Marine Corps Reserve, Major. Awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Silver Star. Handbook of Texas Online.
• United States Marine Corps. "WHEREAS, At the age of 17, this patriotic Texan joined the United States Marine Corps and gained rank quickly, first becoming the youngest Marine corporal in the corps and later the youngest staff sergeant; while serving in Vietnam in 1965, he led his squad across 75 yards of open space in an attack against a Viet Cong sniper station outside of Da Nang in an action that would earn him a bronze star; and WHEREAS, Wounded in action the following year, Congressman Tejeda returned to the states and resumed his education, but his commitment to the Marines continued through his service in its reserve corps; he would later attend the Marine Reserve Officers Candidate School at Camp Quantico, and while pursuing his studies there, he broke all records, receiving a near perfect 98.08 combined evaluation score for academics, physical skills, and leadership." 75th Legislature, R.S., SCR 12. Resolutions - Memorial.
• United States Marine Corps. "WHEREAS, Frank Tejeda began his life of public service by joining the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably and with distinction, earning the Bronze Star, with "V" for valor, and earning the Purple Heart as a result of wounds suffered in Vietnam; his gallant action in the face of enemy fire while attempting to save the life of a wounded fellow marine earned him the Silver Star; and WHEREAS, Frank Tejeda distinguished himself by earning an overall score of 99.06 at the United States Marine Reserve Officer Candidate School and earning the coveted Commandant's Trophy for the record score that stands to this date." 75th Legislature, R.S., HR 288. Resolutions - Memorial.
• United States Marine Corps; Texas National Guard, Captain. "He was wounded in action while serving with the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. Senator Tejeda serves as a Captain in the Texas National Guard." Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
• United States Marine Corps, Marine Reserve Corps. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.

Other Resources

• Mentioned in TEJANO POLITICS. Listed among the Tejanos who served in the Texas House and Senate. Handbook of Texas Online.
• Aaron M. Boyce, "In Recognition of Frank Tejeda: A Quiet Warrior." Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 1997, pp. 1-9. Hispanic Law Journal.

Photographs

• Photograph. Frank M. Tejeda, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank M. Tejeda, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank M. Tejeda, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank Mariano Tejeda, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank Mariano Tejeda, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank Tejeda, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank Tejeda, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
• Photograph. Frank Tejeda, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

• 70th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 71st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 72nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
• 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
• 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
• 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
• 68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
• 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.

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