In memory of Benjamin Cavazos of Mission.

89(R) HR 879 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 879

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Residents of Mission lost an admired civic leader

and a friend to many with the passing of Benjamin Cavazos on

March 8, 2025, at the age of 94; and

WHEREAS, The son of Poulina Sepulveda, Ben Cavazos was born

in Sharyland on May 5, 1930; he graduated from Sharyland High School

and received specialized training in the U.S. Army; after working

for Cameron Electric in McAllen, he cofounded Mission Auto

Electric, and he soon bought out his partner; the company

flourished, becoming MAE Power Equipment on its 50th anniversary in

2004; over the years, Mr. Cavazos mentored countless employees, as

well as customers who started lawn care businesses, and he was

founder and charter president of the Texas Service Dealers

Organization; and

WHEREAS, In 1965, Mr. Cavazos joined the Mission Chamber of

Commerce, and today, MAE Power Equipment is its longest-tenured

member; he was also a founder of the Citrus Cavaliers, who served as

city ambassadors with the chamber; during more than a half century

with the Mission Kiwanis Club, he was its announcer for the Texas

Citrus Fiesta Parade and served several terms as president; in

addition, he was a member of the Mission Jaycees, and he served on

the Mission hospital board for almost two decades; as a parishioner

of Saint Paul Catholic Church, he was active in the Cursillo

Movement and the men's group; he received myriad accolades for his

contributions, including selection as the 1980 City of Mission Man

of the Year, as the 1984 Mr. Mission, and as the 2019 Business

Leader of the Year by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos and his first wife, Margarita Cuevas,

became the proud parents of three children, Benjamin, Joe, and

Teresa; following the amicable end of their union, he was fortunate

enough to find love a second time, and he married Rita Cavazos in

1968; they were blessed with two children, Martha and Oscar;

Mr. Cavazos loved family road trips and always brought home

wonderful stories, and he considered any occasion a good reason for

a party; and

WHEREAS, Ben Cavazos gave freely of his time and talents to

benefit his community, and although he is deeply missed by those he

has left behind, they will forever treasure their memories of his

wisdom, kindness, and geniality; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benjamin Cavazos and

extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

children, Benjamin Lee Cavazos, Joe Hector Cavazos, Teresa

Bourbois, Martha Claudia Cavazos Fipps, and Oscar Antonio Cavazos,

and their spouses; to his 12 grandchildren and 13

great-grandchildren; 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 House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ben

Cavazos.

Muñoz

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 879 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House