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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 104
In Memory
of
Wilson Clark Martin, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Wilson Clark Martin, Jr.,
who died December 19, 2002, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Clark Martin was born July 23, 1935, in
Jackson, Mississippi, to Susie Strait Martin and W. C. Martin;
he graduated from Mississippi State University and started his
business career with International Business Machines Corporation;
he was a co-founder of Commercial Computer Services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martin served the community in many capacities;
he was a consultant for land and development projects and was a
former chairman of the Fort Worth Zoning Commission; in 1979, he
was appointed to the Fort Worth City Council; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Mr. Martin gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by
those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Wilson Clark Martin, Jr.: his wife of 44 years,
Gloria Martin; his sons, Wilson Martin III and Greg Martin; his
brother, Lee Martin; his sisters, Susie Crommett and Joann Horne;
and his two grandsons; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for 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 Wilson Clark Martin, Jr.
Brimer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2003, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate