SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112


In Memory

of

Filiberto Martinez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Filiberto Martinez, 
who died October 4, 2003, at the age of 81; and

	WHEREAS, Filiberto Martinez was born on August 22, 1922, in 
Dallas County to Jose C. Martinez and Maria de Jesus Martinez; he 
graduated from Crozier Technical High School in Dallas, where he 
was the cartoonist for the school newspaper; and

	WHEREAS, After completing high school in 1941, Filiberto 
enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served in
World War II; he married Pauline Zavala after the war, and the 
couple was blessed with three children and numerous 
grandchildren; and

	WHEREAS, Filiberto worked as a chemist for many years; he 
was a dedicated union member and was actively involved with Local 
124, serving it as secretary, treasurer, and vice president; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Filiberto was respected in 
the community for his many accomplishments; he was a regular 
volunteer at the Ledbetter Neighborhood Association and the 
Eladio R. Martinez Learning Center; and

	WHEREAS, Filiberto took part in the political life of the 
community and was an active member of the Mexican-American 
Democrats; in 1990, he was named "Chicano" of the year for his 
work with the organization; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of Our Lady of 
Lourdes Catholic Church; together with his wife, he was an 
administrator for the Cursillo Center, which offers programs for 
religious renewal, for more than 32 years; and

	WHEREAS, Filiberto was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Filiberto R. Martinez:  his 
wife, Pauline Martinez; his daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and 
Tony Sanchez; his sons, Edmund Martinez and Filiberto Martinez, 
Jr., and his wife, Rosa; his daughter-in-law, Martha Martinez; 
his brother, Henry Martinez; and his five grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Filiberto R. Martinez.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 8, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate