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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Ben Figueroa Jr.
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Ben Figueroa Jr., who died on July 18,
7	7	2022, at the age of 75; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Ben Figueroa Jr. was an exemplary community
9	9	leader and citizen who was widely esteemed for his wise counsel,
10	10	his dedication to duty, and his tireless service to others; and
11	11	WHEREAS, Ben was born on January 19, 1947, in Kingsville;
12	12	he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology and
13	13	history from Texas A&M--Kingsville and held certificates and
14	14	licenses in criminal justice and as a chemical dependency
15	15	counselor, an anger management facilitator, and a youth
16	16	relationship and family wellness trainer; and
17	17	WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Ben served
18	18	his country with distinction; he was involved in various
19	19	organizations in his community, where he served on the
20	20	Spohn-Kleberg Hospital Advisory Board and on the boards of
21	21	Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2375, the Boys and Girls Clubs of
22	22	Kingsville, the Greater Kingsville Economic Development Council,
23	23	and the Knights of Columbus Council 2623; and
24	24	WHEREAS, Guided by a spirit of compassion and generosity,
25	25	Ben founded the Institute of Rural Development Foster Youth and
26	26	Transitional Living Center and Los Años De Oro senior citizen
27	27	housing in Kleberg County; he served as director of the Institute
28	28	of Rural Development in Kingsville and as executive director of
29	29	Kleberg County Human Services, and he was instrumental in
30	30	developing multiple grants benefiting the residents of
31	31	Kingsville and members of the surrounding community; and
32	32	WHEREAS, Above all, Ben was a devoted husband, father,
33	33	and grandfather who treasured his family and gave generously
34	34	to help those in need; left to cherish his memory is his
35	35	family: his beloved wife of 55 years, Edna Figueroa; their
36	36	children, Terri Morales and Ted Figueroa; his granddaughters,
37	37	Terra, Katie, and Karyssa; his sister, Lolly Arispe; and his
38	38	nieces and nephews; and
39	39	WHEREAS, Ben's outstanding service and dedication to his
40	40	country, his state, and his community have made a positive
41	41	difference in the lives of countless people, and he will be
42	42	remembered with great respect and admiration by all who were
43	43	privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
45	45	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
46	46	family of Ben Figueroa Jr.; and, be it further
47	47	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
48	48	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
49	49	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
50	50	memory of Ben Figueroa Jr.
51	51	LaMantia
52	52	________________________________
53	53	President of the Senate
54	54	I hereby certify that the
55	55	above Resolution was adopted by
56	56	the Senate on March 1, 2023, by a
57	57	rising vote.
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Secretary of the Senate
60	60	________________________________
61	61	Member, Texas Senate