By: Raymond H.C.R. No. 89
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. dedicated his life to
public service representing and protecting the citizens of the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mr. Bentsen was born in Mission,
Texas, and began his lifelong pursuit of public service by earning a
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America
before attending and graduating from the University of Texas School
of Law in 1942; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mr. Bentsen then served his as a pilot
for the Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1945 during which time he
flew thirty five missions over Germany, Romania, and Italy among
theaters so hostile that he was shot down twice, and during this
time of service, he was promoted to a major and in that position was
in control of over 600 Allied troops and the operations of 15 bomber
aircrafts and their crew; and
WHEREAS, after his service to the Country during World War
II, The Honorable Mr. Bentsen served his hometown Rio Grande Valley
area from 1946 to 1955 as a County Judge and as a Member in the House
of Representatives for three terms before he enjoyed a successful
stint in the private sector until 1970 when he returned to public
service; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mr. Bentsen then in 1970 was elected
to the United States Congress and proudly served until 1993, when he
retired from the Senate to accept President Clinton's nomination as
the Secretary of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the legacy of The Honorable Mr. Bentsen includes
landmark legislation including the guidance and passage of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the creation of Individual
Retirement Accounts, and legislation protecting low income women
and children by providing easier access to health care; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his legislative legacy, The Honorable
Mr. Bentsen was recognized by the University of Texas Health
Science Center of Houston for his contribution and support to
advance the healthcare provided to stroke victims; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby direct the Texas Workforce Commission to rename the Texas
Workforce Commission building to the Lloyd M. Bentsen State Office
Building; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
copy of this resolution to the chair and executive director of the
Texas Workforce Commission.