Bill Text: TX SR102 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Ben Walter LeTourneau.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-02 - Reported enrolled [SR102 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR102-Enrolled.html

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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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate