SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
In Memory
of
Ben Figueroa Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ben Figueroa Jr., who died on July 18,
2022, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Ben Figueroa Jr. was an exemplary community
leader and citizen who was widely esteemed for his wise counsel,
his dedication to duty, and his tireless service to others; and
WHEREAS, Ben was born on January 19, 1947, in Kingsville;
he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology and
history from Texas A&M--Kingsville and held certificates and
licenses in criminal justice and as a chemical dependency
counselor, an anger management facilitator, and a youth
relationship and family wellness trainer; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Ben served
his country with distinction; he was involved in various
organizations in his community, where he served on the
Spohn-Kleberg Hospital Advisory Board and on the boards of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2375, the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Kingsville, the Greater Kingsville Economic Development Council,
and the Knights of Columbus Council 2623; and
WHEREAS, Guided by a spirit of compassion and generosity,
Ben founded the Institute of Rural Development Foster Youth and
Transitional Living Center and Los Años De Oro senior citizen
housing in Kleberg County; he served as director of the Institute
of Rural Development in Kingsville and as executive director of
Kleberg County Human Services, and he was instrumental in
developing multiple grants benefiting the residents of
Kingsville and members of the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Ben was a devoted husband, father,
and grandfather who treasured his family and gave generously
to help those in need; left to cherish his memory is his
family: his beloved wife of 55 years, Edna Figueroa; their
children, Terri Morales and Ted Figueroa; his granddaughters,
Terra, Katie, and Karyssa; his sister, Lolly Arispe; and his
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Ben's outstanding service and dedication to his
country, his state, and his community have made a positive
difference in the lives of countless people, and he will be
remembered with great respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ben Figueroa Jr.; 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 Figueroa Jr.
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate