SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Benjamin Edward Jarvis
 
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Texan drew to a close with
  the passing of former legislator Benjamin Edward Jarvis of Tyler
  on September 19, 2018, at the age of 93; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Newell and Bennie Ruth Sharp Jarvis,
  Ben Jarvis was born on June 22, 1925, in Troup and grew up with a
  sister, Sara; he served in the United States military during
  World War II and went on to earn degrees from Baylor University
  and Baylor Law School; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Jarvis was elected to the Texas House of
  Representatives in 1958, and over the course of his three terms
  in office, he served as chair of the Banks and Banking Committee
  and as vice chair of the Oil, Gas, and Mining Committee; he was
  also a respected attorney in Tyler and a successful land
  developer and tree farmer; and
         WHEREAS, Although Mr. Jarvis traveled the world, he liked
  nothing more than spending time in the piney woods of East Texas;
  he had deep roots in Smith County, and he was a longtime
  congregant of First Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jarvis enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, the former Mary Stephens, with whom he
  shared 57 years; moreover, he was a devoted father to his four
  children, Newell, John, Jo, and Sara, and with the passing years,
  he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family four grandsons,
  Matthew, Pace, C. J., and Jake; and
         WHEREAS, Ben Jarvis earned the admiration of all who knew
  him, not only for his professional and civic accomplishments but
  also for his kindness and generosity, and he leaves behind a
  record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Benjamin Edward
  Jarvis and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
  family:  to his wife, Mary Stephens Jarvis; to his children,
  Newell Stephens Jarvis, John Robert Jarvis and his wife, Sheri,
  Jo Ellen Jarvis and her husband, Dave Watson, and Sara Ann Jarvis
  Thompson and her husband, Chris; to his grandsons, Matthew, Pace,
  and C. J. Thompson and Jake Jarvis; to his sister, Sara Jarvis
  Jones; to his nephews, Sam, David, and Nathan Jones; and to his
  other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Benjamin Edward Jarvis.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 1, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate