SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ben LeTourneau
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the death of Ben Walter LeTourneau on February
  15, 2021, at the age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, The son of R. G. and Evelyn LeTourneau, Ben
  LeTourneau was born on March 21, 1934, and he grew up with a
  sister, Louise, and five brothers, Caleb, Don, Richard, Roy, and
  Ted; he moved with his family to Longview in 1946, and though he
  lived in various parts of the country over his lifetime, he
  always came back to East Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In 1953, Mr. LeTourneau wed his childhood sweetheart,
  the former Bettye Locker, with whom he enjoyed nearly seven decades of
  marriage; he was the proud father of four children, Sherrye, Mark,
  Janine, and Roy, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
  seeing his family grow to include 11 grandchildren, 13
  great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and
         WHEREAS, An alumnus of the LeTourneau Technical Institute, this
  esteemed Texan started his career in the family business, serving as
  general manager of the LeTourneau manufacturing plant in Vicksburg,
  Mississippi; after 13 years in that role, he became the company's vice
  president and director of manufacturing for both Vicksburg and Longview;
  in 1968, he left the company to continue his education at Texas A&M
  University, and he went on to own and operate a John Deere business in
  Florida and to help his wife run a small arts and craft business in
  Longview; Mr. and Mrs. LeTourneau later moved into their motorhome and
  traveled throughout the country to contribute their time and talents to
  various ministry endeavors; they helped build a church in Oklahoma City,
  served with Rio Grande Bible Ministries, and worked at several youth
  camps, including Camp Wo-Me-To in Baltimore; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, wisdom, and delightful
  sense of humor, Ben LeTourneau lived a caring and purposeful life
  centered around his family and his faith, and those who were
  fortunate enough to have known him will forever hold him close in
  their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ben Walter
  LeTourneau and extend sincere condolences 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Ben LeTourneau.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 2, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate