H.R. No. 692


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lupe Martinez, Alice pharmacist and notable community leader, has been presented a Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award by the mayor of Alice; and WHEREAS, An Alice native and graduate of The University of Texas School of Pharmacy, Mr. Martinez is the owner of Hub Medical Center Pharmacy, which he opened in 1977; and WHEREAS, This civic-spirited Texan was a member of the Alice City Council for 10 years and a member of the board of the Alice Independent School District for six years; he was vice president of the Alice Chamber of Commerce in 2002-2003 and chair of the Jim Wells County Democratic Party; and WHEREAS, Through his participation with numerous worthwhile endeavors, Lupe Martinez has demonstrated great commitment to his community, and his service is a source of inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lupe Martinez on his receipt of a Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award from the office of the mayor of Alice and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzalez Toureilles ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 692 was adopted by the House on March 31, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House