[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       IN HONOR OF FRANK H. BASS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a dear 
friend, Frank H. Bass from The Woodlands, TX who passed away after 
suffering a stroke on September 15, 2006. Mr. Bass was a true servant 
to society and left a lasting impression on all he encountered.
  Frank was proud to call The Woodlands his home since 1985 where he 
served in numerous positions throughout public, private, and corporate 
sectors. Before this he graduated from Mercer University where he 
received his undergraduate and Doctorate degrees and served valiantly 
in the United States Navy.
  After a lengthy career with Florida Power Corporation in St. 
Petersburg Florida, he came to Texas to serve as the Director of Legal 
Services for the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Following this, he 
served Montgomery County first as an Assistant County Attorney and then 
as the elected County Attorney for two 4-year terms.
  In 2001, Mr. Bass was appointed Associate Judge to hear cases 
relative to Children's Protective Services in several Texas counties. 
Judge Bass was truly a natural on the bench and was renowned for his 
kindness, fairness, compassion, even handedness, and his intolerance 
for those who mistreated children.
  Continuing in his serving nature, Judge Bass also served on the 
boards of The Woodlands Community Association and the Montgomery County 
Women's Center. Notably, he was also a founding member of the Town 
Center Improvement District.
  Judge Bass was an active leader in many areas of the community and 
his leadership, service, and the example he set will be missed by all. 
He is survived by his wife of 29 years Diane, and their four grown 
children Mark, Jeff, Marcia, and Michele.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank was a rare individual whom I will miss greatly. 
Thank you for helping me honor Judge Bass, one of the most kind-hearted 
individuals I know.

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