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79R2606 MAM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 957



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Letty Martinez was named president of the Edinburg 
Chamber of Commerce in October 2004, and this well-deserved 
promotion is the result of nearly 20 years of dedicated service to 
Hidalgo County and its business community; and
	WHEREAS, Raised in Monte Alto, Ms. Martinez began her career 
with the chamber in 1988 as an office clerk; drawing on life lessons 
learned from her grandmother, she eventually held every position 
within the organization, including secretary to the assistant 
manager, office manager, and director of membership; and
	WHEREAS, In the early years of her tenure, Ms. Martinez 
actively sought information about the chamber, while 
simultaneously working to overcome her own shyness, in order to 
seize opportunities and learn more about Edinburg's business 
network; her transformation from reserved aide to strong leader has 
allowed her to assume the responsibilities of president of the 
570-member chamber; and
	WHEREAS, Today Ms. Martinez serves on the executive board, 
makes recommendations to the board of directors, interacts with the 
press, organizes events, and oversees a full-time staff; she 
promotes the organization as the voice of Edinburg's business 
community and fosters its impeccable reputation as a valuable 
referral service; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic woman also leads tours of the chamber's 
office, a former depot for the Southern Pacific Railroad, and 
educates the public about its unique history; she regularly meets 
with city representatives and administrators from The University of 
Texas-Pan American and the Edinburg Economic Development Council to 
cooperate on city improvements; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted and loving family, Letty 
Martinez is supported in her endeavors by her husband, Joe, and 
their sons, J. J., Jeremy, and Jacob; her service and influence 
extend far beyond Hidalgo County's business community, and she has 
indeed established herself as one of Edinburg's most esteemed 
citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Letty Martinez by passing this resolution in her behalf during the 
Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Letty Martinez on her appointment 
as president of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and commend her for 
her outstanding career achievements; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.