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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 941


In Memory

of

Jo Chambers Marti

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Cleburne in mourning the loss of Jo Chambers Marti, 
who died May 7, 2003, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Jo Chambers was born September 20, 1924, in 
Everman; she graduated from Everman High School and attended 
Texas State College for Women; and
	WHEREAS, She was a civilian employee for the military during
World War II; on December 11, 1944, she married George W. Marti, 
and the couple was blessed with children and grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Jo Marti was a rancher; she also helped to 
establish radio station KCLE, Marti Electronics, Incorporated, 
and the Marti Charolais business; and
	WHEREAS, Respected for her accomplishments and her 
leadership in the community, Jo was a member of the Cleburne 
Garden Club, the Amores Librorum Book Club, the local Parent 
Teacher associations, the Johnson County Charolais Association, 
and the Carnegie Players of Greater Cleburne; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Jo gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Jo Marti lived her life to the fullest and was a 
devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind 


memories that will be treasured forever by her 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 Jo Chambers Marti:  her husband, George W. Marti; 
her daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Carroll Lilly, 
Michelle Marti, and Larry Schmidt; her son and daughter-in-law, 
Wes and Gloria Marti; her nine grandchildren and her three 
great-grandchildren; and her brother, Robert Chambers; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her 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 Jo Chambers Marti.
                                                                         Averitt




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 22, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate