A Resolution in memory of Wallace Benjamin (Ben) Foster.
WHEREAS, Ben Foster, 71, of Wichita, died March 13, 1998, at his
second home in Taos, New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Ben Foster, a life-long Republican, served 20 years in
the Kansas House of Representatives (1965-68 and 1975-90) and four
years in the Kansas Senate (1969-72). He was Speaker Pro Tem of the
House of Representatives from 1981 through 1984. His committee as-
signments included Judiciary, Ways and Means, Arts and Cultural Re-
sources and Health. His expertise in the legislative process caused him
to be greatly respected by others in state government; and
WHEREAS, Ben Foster was born in Hutchinson, and while attending
Hutchinson public schools won a Kansas State Debate Championship.
He served as a naval cadet during World War II. After World War II he
attended the University of Kansas where he earned Bachelor of Arts and
Doctor of Laws Degrees. He served in the Air Force during the Korean
War and continued in the Air Force Reserve after the war retiring with
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the end of the Korean War, he
returned to Kansas and to the practice of law in Wichita. He joined an
old friend, Kenneth F. Beck, to found the law firm of Beck and Foster.
He served as Municipal Court Judge from 1967-69; and
WHEREAS, Ben Foster is survived by his wife, Lucinda Stevens Fos-
ter: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kan- sas: That we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of
Ben Foster.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the House,
and was adopted by that body