[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 4, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING FRANK D. STIMLEY

 Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, on April 14, 2004, a distinguished 
attorney and outstanding individual from my State died suddenly in New 
Orleans, LA. At the age of 56, Frank D. Stimley leaves behind a legacy 
of accomplishments and contributions to the State and people of 
Mississippi.
  Frank was a native of Jackson, MI. Early in life, he turned down an 
opportunity to play major league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals 
to attend Columbia University, where he received a bachelors degree in 
electrical engineering. He later joined his sister and older brother at 
Harvard Law School, where the Stimleys became the first family to ever 
have three siblings attend that law school at the same time. In 
addition to his law degree, Frank concurrently obtained a masters in 
business administration from Harvard Business School.
  After graduation, Frank Stimley became the first African-American 
lawyer to be hired by a large majority white firm in Mississippi. He 
also became the first African-American lawyer at Wise Carter Child 
Stein and Caraway to make partner.
  Frank was also a member of the 100 Black Men of Jackson, Deacon at 
the Progressive Morningstar Baptist Church, and involved in providing 
legal assistance to Stewpot Community Services, Catholic Charities, the 
Farish Street Redevelopment Project, and the Friends and Children of 
United Way. Additionally, Frank Stimley helped secure financing for 
many churches, Head Start programs, medical clinics, the Jackson 
Redevelopment Authority, and various Mississippi development projects.
  Frank Stimley was a successful lawyer and community leader whose 
contributions were considerable. We extend to his wife Cynthia and the 
entire Stimley family our sincerest condolences.

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