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Father of UTSA

Father of UTSA

Father of UTSA

Only one person gets to be honored with such a title: Frank Lombardino

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • As a San Antonio representative, Lombardino was a strong advocate for UTSA.
  • Lombardino penned the legislation that was signed into law to create the university.

Originally Posted 1/25/2019 |
FROM THE WINTER/SPRING 2019 ISSUE

Texas Rep. Frank Lombardino played an integral role in the late 1960s in the creation of The University of Texas at San Antonio. On the 92nd anniversary of his birth, January 27, in this semicentennial year for UTSA, we salute his hard work and his legacy within the university’s history. And be sure to check out more of our UTSA 50th coverage.

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