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                                                                  H.R. No. 297



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Mayor Craig Martin of Converse and his wife, Lisa, 
are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on July 26, 2005, 
and their inspirational union remains as strong today as ever 
before; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Mather Air Force Base on July 
26, 1980, the Martins met at a Bible study class while living in 
Sacramento, California; they have since lived in Texas, Indiana, 
New Mexico, Guam, and Germany, enjoying many adventures with their 
children, Jared and Jennifer, during their time in the Air Force; 
and
	WHEREAS, In 1996, Mrs. Martin's Texas roots helped bring the 
couple to Converse, where her husband quickly immersed himself in 
local politics; experienced in public affairs, he earned election 
as mayor in 1999 and subsequently won re-election three times, one 
of only two Converse mayors to accomplish that feat; and
	WHEREAS, Although the four-time mayor claims that playing 
guitar is his favorite hobby, his wife often wonders whether his 
true favorite pastime is buying guitars; regardless, the couple can 
often be found making music together or pursuing hobbies such as 
range shooting or photography; they also take great pride in their 
grandchildren, Andrew, Beau, Bella, and Melani Ortega; and
	WHEREAS, For 25 years, Craig and Lisa Martin have shared a 
relationship built on love, trust, and mutual understanding, and it 
is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring this remarkable couple on 
this important milestone in their lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Mayor Craig 
Martin and Lisa Martin on the occasion of their 25th wedding 
anniversary and extend best wishes to them for many more years of 
happiness together; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Martins as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Uresti

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 297 was adopted by the House on July 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House