In Memory
of
Frank Lozano
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Frank Lozano, who died July 25, 2020 at
the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Frank Lozano was a treasured Texan whose fierce
advocacy for disability rights had a.positive impact on the lives
of countless individuals in this state and across the country, and
WHEREAS, Born on July 13, 1950, Mr. Lozano was totally blind and was a longtime organizer for the advocacy group American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today, also known as ADAPT; and
WHEREAS, He played an important role in establishing the Atlantis ADAPT office in Dallas before working for the organization in Denver and Colorado Springs; he left Colorado to return to his work in Texas, where he was instrumental in the success of the Desert ADAPT chapter in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Despite his blindness, Frank was a warrior and was
fearless in confronting those who would hinder efforts to make
communities accessible for citizens with disabilities; he was a
firm believer in nonviolent protest, and he practiced it with creativity and resourcefulness, even in the face of arrests and police mistreatment; and
WHEREAS, A. man of courage and determination, he gave unselfishly to others, and his commitment to equality and social
justice will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to know him and to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
PROCLAIMED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
extend sincere condolences to the many who are bereaved by the
loss of Frank Lozano; and be it further
PROCLAIMED, That a copy of this Proclamation be prepared in
honor of the life of Frank Lozano.
Rodriguez
[signed Jose Rodriguez]
Member of the Texas Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Proclamation was adopted._
[signed Pasty Spaw]
Secretary of the Senate