Background
Guernsey,, Frank David was born on January 19, 1917 in Orlando. Son of Frank D. and Anita (McChesney) Guernsey.
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Frank David Guernsey
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Bachelor of Science, Rice Institute, 1940.
Career
Salesman Wilson Sporting Goods, New York City, 1947—1950, White Metal Manufacturing Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1950—1954. Vice president Fidelity Printing Company, Houston, 1954—1973, president, 1973—1983, chairman, 1983—1991. Major United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945.
Achievements
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In 1938 and 1939 Guernsey won the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship singles title playing for Rice University. In 1939 He won the singles title at the River Oaks Invitational Tournament, a reasonably prestigious tournament at the time. In 1941 he and Don McNeil won the National Indoor Doubles Championship, defeating Jack Kramer and Bobby Riggs in the final.
Also in 1941, he partnered with Bobby Riggs to win the River Oaks Doubles Championship, beating Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder in the final. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters.
Politics
Every human being regardless of its race, gender or sexual orientation should have all human and civil rights.
Views
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Membership
Member of Nassau Country (Glen Cove, New York ), Lakeside Country (Houston), Rotary (Lombardi award), Pi Kappa Alpha.
Connections
Married Joan Bixler, June 15, 1946 (deceased August 1971). Children: Sandra, Cathy. Married Phyllis Broemser (deceased 2000).
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Nationality
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican