Bill Text: TX SR233 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Leon Bence of Harlingen.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-14 - Reported enrolled [SR233 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR233-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Leon Bence | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| citizens of Harlingen in mourning the loss of Leon Bence, who | ||
| died March 24, 2010, at the age of 71; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Leon Bence was born April 28, 1938, in Mattoon, | ||
| Illinois; he was preceded in death by his parents and his two | ||
| sisters; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Bence | ||
| worked with Lloyd Bentsen, Sr., of Mission and L&B Partnership | ||
| for over 35 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was also dedicated to his work as a real estate | ||
| developer in the Rio Grande Valley and as the owner of Bence | ||
| Nursery of Harlingen; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, he was well liked in his | ||
| community and was respected for his many accomplishments; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A source of strength to his family and friends, he | ||
| gave unselfishly of his time to others, and he was devoted to his | ||
| wife of 52 years and to his sons and granddaughter; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Leon Bence was beloved for his warmth and generous | ||
| nature, and he will long be remembered with affection and | ||
| appreciation by all who were fortunate to share in his life; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Leon Bence: his wife, Linda Lee Bence; his sons and | ||
| daughter-in-law, Leon Scott Bence and Travis Lee Bence and Sheila; | ||
| and his granddaughter, Ava Linda Bence; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the members of 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 Leon Bence. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 14, 2011, | ||
| by a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
