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                                                                  H.R. No. 899



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Arthur John Martin of 
Plano deeply mourn his passing on March 6, 2005, at the age of 84, 
and seek to still the pain of loss by remembering his strength, 
courage, and love; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was born on December 22, 1920, 
and bravely served his country during World War II as a pilot; a 
veteran of 68 missions over Germany, he was awarded two Bronze 
Stars, as well as an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Martin was actively involved in the civic 
affairs of Dallas and Plano and served as a valued member of both 
cities' planning and zoning commissions; the chair of two Collin 
County bond issues, he also distinguished himself as a member of the 
Plano City Council and the boards of the Plano Symphony Orchestra 
and Plano Sister Cities; and
	WHEREAS, A man of diverse interests and talents, he enjoyed 
oil painting, especially landscapes and World War II airplanes and 
battles; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Arthur John 
Martin will remember his zest for life and his love of family and 
community; although he will be greatly missed, his legacy will live 
on in the hearts of those whose lives he so richly blessed with his 
warmth and generosity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Arthur John 
Martin and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife of 33 years, Jeanne Martin; to his son, Arthur "Marty" 
Martin, Jr.; to his daughter, Holly Martin; to his sister, Maxine 
Schuman and her husband, Allen; to his nephews, John and Richard 
Schuman; to his niece, Stephanie Winter; and to his other relatives 
and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Arthur 
John Martin.

                                                                          McCall


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 899 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House