SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 708
In Memory
of
Benjamin Sontoya Aleman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to
the life of Benjamin Sontoya Aleman, who died March 27, 2013, at
the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Ben Aleman was born on March 18, 1940, in
Creedmoor, Texas; early on, he displayed an agreeable nature, and
throughout his life, his wit and easy disposition made him a
favorite among friends and family; and
WHEREAS, From 1960 to 1966, Ben served in the Texas
National Guard and spent a portion of that time in Fort Polk,
Louisiana; he later moved to Houston, where he dedicated much of
his spare time to coaching the Dixie Little League; and
WHEREAS, Baseball was a lifelong passion for Ben, and he
was deeply respected as a baseball coach; he offered steadfast
support and guidance to his players, and his teams frequently
finished with winning seasons; and
WHEREAS, Eventually, the Aleman family moved to Austin,
where Ben served as an employee of Capital Metro for 21 years; it
was a job he loved, and he also relished competing in the employee
rodeos, often claiming national and local awards in the events;
and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
this loving father and devoted husband gave unselfishly of his
time to others, and the memory of his warmth and wisdom will long
be cherished by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Aleman, by his
children, and by his extended family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Benjamin Sontoya Aleman; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Ben Aleman.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate