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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 461


In Memory

of

Juan M. Martinez, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Juan M. Martinez, Jr., who died
January 21, 2005, at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, Born April 20, 1940, Juan Martinez earned a 
bachelor's degree in business in 1962 from Texas A&M University, 
where he was company commander in the Corps of Cadets; he earned
a master's degree in business administration from Western 
International University in 1990; and
	WHEREAS, Juan married Minerva Pena, and they were blessed 
with two beloved children, Valerie Ann and Juan Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, He served in the United States Army in Korea as
a captain; he learned to fly and served in the United States
Army Reserve for over 20 years; and
	WHEREAS, In 1977, he married Linda Helms; he was a devoted 
father to their daughter Kristina Danielle and a loving 
stepfather to Lori Brook Mills and Timothy Brien Helms; and
	WHEREAS, Juan had a successful career in the aviation 
industry; he served as the division manager for the United States 
and Latin America for McDonnell Douglas Helicopters for over 20 
years; he also owned and operated Gateway Aviation in Laredo and 
Cherokee Aviation; he served as vice president for the Texas 
Airport Management Association; and
	WHEREAS, Juan Martinez lived his life to the fullest and 
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Juan M. Martinez, Jr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Juan Martinez, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 23, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate