78S30845 MDM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 286



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Robert "Robbie" Kent Martin 
of Alpine, on November 7, 2002, at the age of 27, deeply saddened 
the family and many friends of this esteemed young man, and it is 
most appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 30, 1975, in Portales, New Mexico, Mr. 
Martin grew up in a loving Christian home headed by parents who 
answered the call to mission work, and he dedicated his life to 
Jesus; he graduated from Permian High School in Odessa, moved to 
Alpine in 1997 with his family, and was employed with the Martin 
Company; and
	WHEREAS, During his short time here, he reminded us that the 
ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; this 
cherished young man was a true friend and was known for his 
compassionate heart and his impeccable manners; and
	WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say goodbye 
to one so young, it is fitting to remember Mr. Martin's profound 
effect on the lives of those around him, and his unique spirit of 
caring and devotion will surely live on in the hearts of all those 
whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Robert "Robbie" Kent Martin and extend sincere sympathy to 
his parents, Kent and Wynann Martin; to his grandparents, Harry and 
Ruth Pesnell; to his sisters and brother-in-law, Kim Daniel, Kerry 
Martin, and Kelly and Geno Springfield; to his nephew, Heath 
Daniel; to his nieces, Hannah Daniel and Sloan and Sadie 
Springfield; and to the other relatives and many friends of this 
exceptional young man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert 
Kent Martin.