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                                                                  H.R. No. 486



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Alfredo and Lucitelma Martinez have long 
contributed to the betterment of their Del Rio community, and they 
are most deserving of special legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, The couple established the Del Rio Food and Meat 
Market in May 1973 at 505 Dignowity, in the city's Chihuahua 
neighborhood; owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Martinez and 
staffed by the couple's siblings and their spouses, the family 
business came to be known as a place to go for not only quality food 
and courteous service, but also friendship and a kind word; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to local shoppers, the store drew loyal 
customers from out of town and even out of county because of its  
products and the caring attitude of the Martinez family; over the 
course of nearly three decades of operating their successful 
business, this remarkable couple worked long hours, never took time 
off for a vacation, and closed only on Christmas Day and part of 
Christmas Eve; their diligence provided highly prized college 
educations for both of their children; and
	WHEREAS, When it was destroyed by a fire in 1978, the building 
was rebuilt and expanded with the generous help of customers and 
neighbors who had come to be an extended family to Mr. and Mrs. 
Martinez; later, a second location of the popular business was 
opened in the city's San Felipe neighborhood, and in 1984 the 
original location was closed and the family focused on operating 
the remaining store until it was sold in November 2002; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez have consistently 
demonstrated the virtues of integrity, hard work, and devotion, and 
it is truly a privilege to join in paying tribute to these exemplary 
Texans at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Alfredo and Lucitelma Martinez for their  
inspiring dedication to their family, their community, and their 
country and extend to them heartfelt best wishes for continued 
success and happiness in all their endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Martinez as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 486 was adopted by the House on April 
25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House