Bill Text: TX SR24 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-21 - Reported enrolled [SR24 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR24-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Joseph Claude Martin III | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Joseph Claude Martin III, who died on | ||
| October 29, 2023, at the age of 82; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Martin III was born on May 3, 1941; a | ||
| descendent of some of the oldest families in South Texas, Joe was | ||
| raised in Laredo; his family was deeply rooted in the economic | ||
| life of the region, especially in ranching, commerce, and | ||
| politics, and he would go on to continue this legacy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After completing his education, Joe began working | ||
| in the insurance business and in real estate development in | ||
| Laredo; he also became involved in ranching, construction, and | ||
| oil and gas exploration, and he found great success and | ||
| fulfillment in his various professional pursuits; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Blessed with remarkable leadership abilities, Mr. | ||
| Martin served on a number of professional boards and | ||
| organizations, including as a trustee of the Bruni Mineral Trust; | ||
| following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, he also | ||
| served as a co-trustee of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust and as a | ||
| board member of the Laredo National Bank; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A highly esteemed member of his community, Joe | ||
| forged many lasting friendships throughout his life; he took | ||
| great pleasure in wing shooting and in traveling, and he enjoyed | ||
| serving his fellow citizens through his civic endeavors; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe was a devoted father to his four children, | ||
| Michelle, Melissa, Joseph, and Albert; he was a loving | ||
| grandfather to his six grandchildren and to his two | ||
| great-grandchildren, and his life was immeasurably enriched | ||
| through his relationship with his cherished partner, Rita K. | ||
| Peters; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe was a man of strength, wisdom, and | ||
| determination, and his compassion, his generous spirit, and his | ||
| dedication to serving others were evident to all who knew him; he | ||
| leaves behind precious memories that will be forever treasured by | ||
| his family and friends and by all who were privileged to share in | ||
| his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere | ||
| condolences to the bereaved family of Joseph Claude Martin III; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| 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 Joe Martin III. | ||
| Zaffirini | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on November 21, 2023, | ||
| by a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
