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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 1, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate