SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ben Garza
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Dr. Ben Leonel Garza, who died February
  5, 2021, at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, Ben Garza was an exemplary citizen and a dedicated
  physician who had a positive impact on the fabric of life in his
  Edinburg community; and
         WHEREAS, Born on January 17, 1939, in Mercedes, he earned a
  degree from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 1961,
  and he managed his family's drug store in McAllen for a time
  before returning to school and earning a medical degree from The
  University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and
         WHEREAS, He practiced medicine for more than 45 years at
  the Edinburg Medical Center in partnership with two of his
  brothers and two other physicians; he was highly respected for
  his expertise as a physician and for his compassion and care for
  area citizens; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Garza was noted for his love of sports, and he
  served for many years as a team doctor for The University of Texas
  Pan American and Edinburg Independent School District athletic
  programs; he received numerous honors for his service as a
  physician for athletic programs, including the Rio Grande Valley
  Sports Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award and The
  University of Texas Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor Award;
  and
         WHEREAS, He was active in a wide range of civic and
  charitable organizations, including the Edinburg Independent
  School District Board of Trustees, the Texas Jaycees, and the
  American Cancer Society; he served on the Boy Scouts of America
  National Committee for International Scouting, and he served for
  20 years in the Texas National Guard and retired as a colonel; and
         WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Patty Garza, enjoyed 32
  years of marriage together; his children, Loretta, Veronica,
  Brooke, Brennan, Ben, Steven, and Cesar, and his eight
  grandchildren brought him much pride and joy; and
         WHEREAS, He was a source of strength to his large and
  loving extended family and a mentor to countless young
  physicians; he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
  forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Dr. Ben Leonel Garza; 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 Dr. Ben Garza.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 9, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate