SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
	In Memory
	of
	Mario Martinez
	WHEREAS, The death of Mario A. Martinez on June 28, 2023,
	at the age of 69, has profoundly saddened the many people whose
	lives he touched over the course of a noteworthy career spanning
	nearly five decades in the legislative community; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Charlie Martinez Jr. and Mary Louise
	Martinez, Mario Martinez was born in Bay City on June 2, 1954; he
	grew up with three siblings, Cecilia, Julia, and Charlie; after
	graduating from Southwest Texas State University with a
	bachelor's degree in criminal justice, he began working as a
	legislative aide to State Representative Tom Uher and rose to
	become chief of staff; he went on to serve as governmental
	affairs director for the Texas State Troopers Association for
	more than a decade; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez married the love of his life,
	Louann, in 1994, and they became the parents of two treasured
	daughters, Avery and McKenna; the couple founded the consulting
	firm Martinez & Associates in 1996, and until his passing,
	Mr. Martinez represented major industries and law enforcement
	entities, providing expertise regarding a number of challenging
	issues; a loyal and diligent advocate for his clients, he
	distinguished himself through his integrity, professionalism,
	and deep expertise in the inner workings of government; his big
	heart, engaging personality, and wonderful sense of humor
	brought him numerous close friendships, and he was a kind mentor
	to many; and
	WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Martinez was dedicated to his
	family; he encouraged his daughters to follow their dreams while
	instilling the importance of education, a strong work ethic, and
	good character; in addition, he shared with them his love of
	hunting, fishing, and adopting stray animals; he also enjoyed
	spending time in Rockport on his boat; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply caring, Mario Martinez sought to use his
	skill and influence not only for the benefit of his clients, but
	also for the betterment of Texas, and he will be greatly missed by
	all who were privileged to share in the richness of his life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Mario A. Martinez and extend sincere condolences to the
	members of his family: to his wife, Louann Martinez; to his
	daughters, Avery Martinez and her fiancé, Ryan Harrington, and
	McKenna Martinez; to his honorary daughter, Meg Green; to his
	sisters, Cecilia Martinez and Julia Ebanks and her husband,
	Ernie; to his brother, Charlie Martinez III, and his wife,
	Theresa; to his nephew, Charles Martinez, and his partner, Trevor
	Kent; to his nieces, Nicole Martinez, Mallory Dracket and her
	husband, Demiko, and Annemarie Ebanks; to his great-nieces,
	Clarice and Addison Warnock; and to his other relatives and host
	of friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Mario Martinez.
	Menéndez
	Alvarado Hancock Nichols
	Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
	Birdwell Huffman Paxton
	Blanco Hughes Perry
	Campbell Johnson Schwertner
	Creighton King Sparks
	Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
	Flores LaMantia West
	Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
	Hall Miles Zaffirini
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 12, 2023, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate