R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Herbert Martin on May 15, 1-2 1999, at the age of 90, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this beloved Port Arthur resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on April 4, 1909, 1-5 Mr. Martin was a resident of Port Arthur for more than 70 years and 1-6 for 39 of those years he was a dedicated employee of Gulf Oil; 1-7 after retirement this public-spirited gentleman devoted his time 1-8 and energy to the continued improvement of his community; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Martin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic 1-10 Church and Gulf Shore Masonic Lodge #256; his interest in politics 1-11 made him an active participant in government at both the local and 1-12 state levels and sparked his attendance at Port Arthur City Council 1-13 meetings; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This benevolent man worked to make his community a 1-15 better place to live, and he achieved his goal by participating in 1-16 civic and senior citizen endeavors and by developing a better 1-17 equipped Port Arthur Soup Kitchen and volunteering for Meals on 1-18 Wheels for eight years; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A well-respected resident of Port Arthur, Mr. Martin 1-20 was known for his willingness to help anyone in need, and his 1-21 ability and willingness to participate in community and church 1-22 functions contributed to the overall success of the programs he 1-23 helped; and 1-24 WHEREAS, This outstanding gentleman devoted much time to his 2-1 family and his community, and though his dedication and wisdom will 2-2 be greatly missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and 2-3 minds of those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be 2-4 it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Herbert Martin and 2-7 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his son, 2-8 Herbert Martin, Jr.; to his sister, Eran Frank; to his brother, 2-9 Villery Martin; and to the many other relatives and friends of this 2-10 esteemed gentleman; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-14 Herbert Martin. Deshotel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1097 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House