H.R. No. 749



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments comfort the family and 
friends of Erleen Farris Martin of Lago Vista, who died on December 
28, 2004, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Martin moved from Lubbock to Houston in 1976 
and worked with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for 29 years; in 
1989, she settled in Lago Vista and was employed with T.P.C.I.G.A. 
in Austin until her retirement; and
	WHEREAS, This valued member of the Lago Vista community made 
significant contributions to her fellow residents through her 
active involvement in the Rolling Hills Community Church Choir, 
Lady Lakers, and Lago Vista Women's Club; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife and caring mother and grandmother, 
Mrs. Martin played a positive role in the lives of those fortunate 
enough to have known her, and she will not soon be forgotten; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Erleen Martin and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her 
husband, Kenneth E. Martin; to her daughters, Brenda Gillham and 
her husband, Rodney, and Valerie Farris; to her son, Larry 
Reed-Farris and his wife, Mary; to her stepson, Gary D. Martin; to 
her brother, Burton Nail and his wife, Judy; to her five 
grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Erleen 
Martin.

                                                                          Baxter


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 749 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House