SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Ramiro "Ray" Martinez, who has been honored with a
  Living Legends of New Braunfels Award by the Braunfels Foundation
  Trust; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Braunfels Foundation Trust hosts a
  celebratory luncheon and honors the recipients of the Living
  Legends of New Braunfels Award, which recognizes a select few
  individuals who have dedicated years of outstanding support to
  the people, institutions, and history of New Braunfels; and
         WHEREAS, Ray Martinez is a native of Kent County and a
  third-generation Texan; he courageously served in the United
  States Army as a combat medic, and he went on to distinguish
  himself for excellence in law enforcement with the Austin Police
  Department and earned numerous commendations, including the
  Medal of Valor; he served as a narcotics agent for the Texas
  Department of Public Safety before joining the Texas Rangers, and
  in 1978, he transferred to New Braunfels; for the past four
  decades, he has been proud to call New Braunfels home, and he has
  remained a treasured local citizen and a devoted steward of the
  community; and
         WHEREAS, Ray has served on the boards of numerous civic
  organizations and has generously volunteered his time and
  talents on behalf of countless community efforts, such as
  Wurstfest and the Gruene Music Festival and fund-raising events
  to benefit local schools and charitable groups; he has served in
  leadership positions for a wide variety of organizations,
  including the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club, Comal County
  Crimestoppers, and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of
  Commerce; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has helped the City of New Braunfels
  to flourish through his devoted civic service, and it is indeed
  fitting that he receive special recognition for his invaluable
  contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
  to Ray Martinez on receiving the Living Legends of New Braunfels
  Award; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 30, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate