78R17325 MW-D

By:  Hupp                                                       H.C.R. No. 265



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Rising country music star john Arthur martinez of 
Marble Falls represented the Lone Star State in fine fashion on the 
Nashville Star television program, winning second prize and a place 
in the hearts of countless new fans; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Southwest Texas State University, Mr. 
Martinez demonstrates a natural, bone-deep talent when he plays his 
unique  Hill Country brand of music; he has four CDs, On the Border, 
Spinning Our Wheels, Amor! Amor!, and his latest, Stand Your 
Ground, featuring "The Armadillo Song," which he performed in the 
grand finale of Nashville Star; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has a devoted following that continues 
to grow larger with each passing day, and the State of Texas is 
proud to claim this accomplished native son as one of its own; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate john Arthur martinez on his outstanding second 
place finish on Nashville Star and his successful musical career 
and extend to him best wishes for good fortune and happiness in the 
years to come; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.