[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 215 (Wednesday, January 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1269-E1270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. FRANK J. ANDREWS, JR.

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 3, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
lasting contributions of Mr. Frank J. Andrews, Jr. Mr. Andrews leaves 
behind an indelible legacy of service to the Solano County community.
  Born in Illinois, Mr. Andrews moved to Fairfield, California in 1950, 
where he attended Bransford Elementary and graduated from Armijo High 
School in 1967. Mr. Andrews demonstrated his industrious spirit and 
natural talent for leadership from a young age. He served as a leader 
in Future Farmers of America and worked picking and drying fruit at the 
German Dry Yards in Suisun Valley, where he discovered his appreciation 
for supporting his community through agricultural work.
  After graduating from high school, Mr. Andrews began working at his 
family's commercial plumbing company, Amos and Andrews, where he 
learned the importance of hard work, grit, and persistence. From 
digging

[[Page E1270]]

ditches to working as a plumber to eventually becoming a construction 
foreman, Mr. Andrews came to understand the importance of every single 
role in the company, a perspective that served him well as he 
progressed in his career.
  In 1988, Mr. Andrews founded his own land development company, 
Andrews, Lando and Associates, with his partner Bob Lando. He also went 
on to form ASB Properties, with his partners David Stroud and Michael 
Books. For over 40 years, Mr. Andrews' land development expertise and 
knowledge of city planning significantly impacted communities in 
Northern California. His crucial contributions and indispensable 
leadership played a vital role in developing major master-planned 
communities that spanned from the Bay Area to Yolo County, including 
Goldridge, Canon Station, Rancho Solano, Bridgeway Island, and 
Bridgeway Lakes.
  Mr. Andrew's commitment to California was not only expressed through 
his critical work in land development, but also through his public 
service to Solano County. He served on the Solano Land Trust for 40 
years, working tirelessly to protect the environment and ensure Solano 
County's natural landscapes are preserved for future generations.
  In addition to his community leadership, Mr. Andrews also exemplified 
the spirit of altruism and innovation in all areas of his life. Mr. 
Andrews and his wife, Helen, sponsored the Airmen Committed to 
Excellence Program, which helps provide the opportunities and services 
necessary to allow all servicemembers at Travis Air Force Base to 
thrive.
  Mr. Andrews will be remembered not only for his critical work in the 
land development industry, but also for his genuine spirit of kindness, 
compassion, and humility. He impacted the lives of countless members of 
his community and his steadfast leadership, constant smile, and patient 
mentorship undeniably enhanced the lives of his fellow Solano County 
residents.
  Mr. Andrew's enduring spirit will live on in his wife, six children, 
10 grandchildren, and the community he dedicated his life to serving. I 
would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Mr. Andrew's loved ones. 
I know that they, along with the people of Solano County, join me in 
celebrating his life and legacy.

                          ____________________