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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Joseph Claude Martin III, who died on |
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October 29, 2023, at the age of 82; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Martin III was born on May 3, 1941; a |
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descendent of some of the oldest families in South Texas, Joe was |
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raised in Laredo; his family was deeply rooted in the economic |
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life of the region, especially in ranching, commerce, and |
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politics, and he would go on to continue this legacy; and |
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WHEREAS, After completing his education, Joe began working |
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in the insurance business and in real estate development in |
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Laredo; he also became involved in ranching, construction, and |
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oil and gas exploration, and he found great success and |
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fulfillment in his various professional pursuits; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with remarkable leadership abilities, |
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Mr. Martin served on a number of professional boards and |
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organizations, including as a trustee of the Bruni Mineral Trust; |
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following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, he also |
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served as a co-trustee of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust and as a |
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board member of the Laredo National Bank; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly esteemed member of his community, Joe |
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forged many lasting friendships throughout his life; he took |
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great pleasure in wing shooting and in traveling, and he enjoyed |
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serving his fellow citizens through his civic endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe was a devoted father to his four children, |
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Michelle, Melissa, Joseph, and Albert; he was a loving |
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grandfather to his six grandchildren and to his two |
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great-grandchildren, and his life was immeasurably enriched |
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through his relationship with his cherished partner, Rita K. |
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Peters; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe was a man of strength, wisdom, and |
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determination, and his compassion, his generous spirit, and his |
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dedication to serving others were evident to all who knew him; he |
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leaves behind precious memories that will be forever treasured by |
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his family and friends and by all who were privileged to share in |
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his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Joseph Claude Martin III; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Joe Martin III. |