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78R8096 MDM-D
By: Gallego 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.