SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1057
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Father Benito Retortillo, who is returning to Spain
after many years of service in South Texas; and
WHEREAS, This beloved Dominican priest is the pastor and
superior at Saint Francis de Paula in San Diego, Texas, where he
has served for 27 years; during that time, he has compassionately
tended to the spiritual and temporal needs of his parishioners;
and
WHEREAS, In his 51 years of service to the Catholic Church,
Father Benito has been all over the world, but more than half of
his time as a priest has been spent in San Diego, at Saint Francis
de Paula; and
WHEREAS, The departure of Father Benito marks a
bittersweet occasion in South Texas, where he has been embraced
by the community; he is one of two remaining Dominican priests in
the Diocese of Corpus Christi, both of whom are returning to
Spain on July 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Father Benito has pursued
innumerable good works in the community, and his steadfast
presence has served as a reminder of the power of fellowship and
the sanctity of one's faith; his absence will be felt deeply by
his parishioners; they will never forget him, and they wish him a
safe journey home to Spain; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Father Benito Retortillo for
his 27 years of service in South Texas and extend to him sincere
best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Father Benito as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate