85R14232 BK-D
By: Wray H.R. No. 832
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and rewarding life drew to a close with the
passing of Benton Warren Cain of Waxahachie on February 22, 2017, at
the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 3, 1926, in Yoakum, Benton Cain was
the son of Arthur and Lucy Cain; he graduated from Yoakum High
School and enrolled at Rice University, where he received a
bachelor's degree; during his time at Rice, he felt the call to join
the ministry, and he went on to enter Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary and earn his master's degree in religious
studies; and
WHEREAS, Benton Cain worked as a minister of music and
education at churches in Dallas and in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and
after he was drafted into the United States Army, he drew on his
training to take on the role of chaplain's assistant; returning to
civilian life, he married the former Wanda Schwartz in 1956 while he
was living in Colorado City, Texas; for a time, he served as pastor
of Doole Baptist Church and worked as a schoolteacher and coach in
the town of Melvin, until he and his wife made Waxahachie their home
in 1967; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cain taught language arts at Waxahachie Junior
High School before completing his library certification at The
University of Texas and becoming a librarian at Waxahachie High;
believing that the library should be the center of learning, he
championed the use of computers as an invaluable research tool, and
he took pleasure in helping members of the Junior Historians
explore the library's resources; one of the greatest joys in his
life came when it was announced that the new high school's library
would be named in honor of him and his wife; and
WHEREAS, This caring Texan cherished his family, which
included his daughter, Candace, his grandchildren, Moriah and
Robert, and his great-grandchildren, Viola and Gioia; he served the
First Baptist Church of Waxahachie as a deacon and longtime member
of the choir, as well as in many teaching and planning roles; he
wrote poetry in his free time, and he often delighted in sharing his
passion for gardening with visitors to his home; and
WHEREAS, Although Benton Cain is deeply missed, memories of
his strong faith, his devotion to his family, and his kindness and
generosity to others remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benton Warren Cain and
extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Benton
Cain.