H.R. No. 620

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A radiant and meaningful life drew to a close far too
	soon with the passing of Narda Rignault Martin of Spring on January
	23, 2019, at the age of 56; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of David and Vida Rignault, the former
	Narda Rignault was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on January 13,
	1963, and she grew up with three siblings, Lori, Lisette, and Kyle;
	she attended Acadiana High School and the University of Louisiana
	at Lafayette, where she met her future husband, Phil Martin;
	exchanging vows on April 12, 1984, the couple went on to share a
	marriage that spanned nearly 35 years; Ms. Martin took great pride
	in her four sons, Sean, Jake, Luke, and Hays, her children of the
	heart, Lauren, Natalie, Jane, and Jack, and her eight
	grandchildren, Emma, Ava, Aiden, Mason, Sophia, Hunter, William,
	and Adrien; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed businesswoman enjoyed a successful
	career as the chief financial officer for New Century Exploration
	and the chief executive officer for True Electric; devout in her
	Christian faith, she was a longtime member of Faithbridge Church;
	she was also engaged in her community through active involvement
	with a number of local organizations, including the Cypress Creek
	Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment, the Alley
	Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Pearl
	Fincher Museum of Fine Arts; and
	WHEREAS, Above all, Ms. Martin treasured time spent with her
	family, and she loved participating in creative projects with her
	children as well as attending their school and sports events;
	moreover, she delighted in traveling with her loved ones to Italy,
	Spain, and New York and relaxing with them at their home in the
	South Carolina mountains, their condo in Galveston, or the family
	ranch in Brenham; she was also greatly admired for her skills as a
	cook, gardener, and crafter; and
	WHEREAS, Possessed of a strong, independent spirit, a zest
	for life, and a refined elegance, Narda Rignault Martin brightened
	the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close
	in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Narda Rignault
	Martin and extend heartfelt sympathy to her relatives and many
	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 Narda
	Rignault Martin.
	Harless
	Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
	Allen Guillen Ortega
	Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
	Anchia Harless Paddie
	Anderson Harris Parker
	Ashby Hefner Patterson
	Bailes Hernandez Paul
	Beckley Herrero Perez
	Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
	Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
	Bernal Howard Ramos
	Biedermann Huberty Raney
	Blanco Hunter Raymond
	Bohac Israel Reynolds
	Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
	Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
	Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
	Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
	Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
	Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Cain Klick Sheffield
	Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
	Canales Kuempel Shine
	Capriglione Lambert Smith
	Clardy Landgraf Smithee
	Cole Lang Springer
	Coleman Larson Stephenson
	Collier Leach Stickland
	Cortez Leman Stucky
	Craddick Longoria Swanson
	Cyrier Lozano Talarico
	Darby Lucio III Thierry
	Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
	Deshotel Meyer Toth
	Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
	Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miller VanDeaver
	Fierro Minjarez Vo
	Flynn Moody Walle
	Frank Morales White
	Frullo Morrison Wilson
	Geren Muñoz, Jr. Wray
	Gervin-Hawkins Murphy Wu
	Goldman Murr Zedler
	González of Dallas Neave Zerwas
	González of El Paso Nevárez Zwiener
	Goodwin Noble
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 620 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House