LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Benjamin Hunter, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin "Ben" Hunter of Jamaica, Queens, New York, died on
Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Hunter was born on June 6, 1925 in Spartanburg,
South Carolina; he reputably served in World War II as a Private First
Class of the 769th Engineer Dump Truck Company; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Hunter received his honorable discharge on February
11, 1946; he later became a long-time resident of Jamaica, Queens, New
York, and worked as a driver for Cambria Delivery Service until his
retirement; he then worked as a part-time school bus driver for the
Queens Public School District and as a limousine driver; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Hunter married his soul mate Lola Slater on July 14,
1995; he continued to be active in the community and was a devoted fami-
ly man; and
WHEREAS, Ben Hunter distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Ben Hunter's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his wife, Lola, Ben Hunter is survived by his
stepchildren, Walter and wife, Wendy; Ann and husband, Jerry; and Debo-
rah and husband, Claudel; his grandchildren, Jeffrey; Adrienne; Yvette;
Chevon; Tammy Slater; David and wife, Cheryl; Keith and wife, Natalie
(Princess); Tammy Daniels; Janine and husband, Steven; Janay; Tunisha;
and J. Jerel, as well as many great-grandchildren and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, Ben Hunter leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the
passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served
and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Benjamin Hunter, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Benjamin Hunter.