Prairie View A&M University Sports Hall Of Fame
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The Honorable Frank D. Jackson, Mayor of Prairie View, Texas was born and raised in Luling, Texas. He graduated from Luling High School in 1969 and entered Prairie View A&M College in the fall.
Mayor Jackson earned a four-year scholarship as a Naval Science student and graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography. He was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy serving on active duty for eight years and was promoted to the rank of Captain (Officer Grade 06) in the United States Naval Reserves in 1995.
Mayor Jackson began his employment at Prairie View A&M University in 1982 as Associate Counselor for Admissions. He has served the University in various positions and currently serves as Governmental Relations Officer. He has also served on various athletic committees from 1987 - 1999 including the Athletic Council and served as the first Chairman of the Prairie View A&M University Sports Hall of Fame Executive Committee (1987). Under his guidance, the Executive Committee was charged with laying the foundation for Sports Hall of Fame Constitution and By-Laws. The first draft was reviewed on March 18, 1987 and the first Induction Ceremony took place on June 6, 1987 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Mayor Jackson has an impressive record as an enthusiastic supporter of the university athletic program, an author and active public community advocate and leader. He has been a champion for PVAMU student voting rights which culminated in a landmark court decision in favor of the student's right to choose their place of residence. He served on Prairie View, Texas' City Council for 12 years and has since served as Mayor for five terms since 2002. He has received many awards and commendations and is frequently requested for public speaking engagements throughout the nation pertaining to the history of Prairie View A&M University and Texas.
Mayor Jackson is married to the former Marian Elaine Jones and is the father of four children, Tracy, Ayanna, Cheikh and Okofo and two grandchildren, Chazrel and Simone.
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