H.R. No. 9
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The death of Mario A. Martinez on June 28, 2023, at
  the age of 69, has profoundly saddened the many people whose lives
  he touched over the course of a noteworthy career spanning nearly
  five decades in the legislative community; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Charlie Martinez Jr. and Mary Louise
  Martinez, Mario Martinez was born in Bay City on June 2, 1954; he
  grew up with three siblings, Cecilia, Julia, and Charlie; after
  graduating from Southwest Texas State University with a bachelor's
  degree in criminal justice, he began working as a legislative aide
  to State Representative Tom Uher and rose to become chief of staff;
  he went on to serve as governmental affairs director for the Texas
  State Troopers Association for more than a decade; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez married the love of his life, Louann,
  in 1994, and they became the parents of two treasured daughters,
  Avery and McKenna; the couple founded the consulting firm Martinez &
  Associates in 1996, and until his passing, Mr. Martinez
  represented major industries and law enforcement entities,
  providing expertise regarding a number of challenging issues; a
  loyal and diligent advocate for his clients, he distinguished
  himself through his integrity, professionalism, and deep expertise
  in the inner workings of government; his big heart, engaging
  personality, and wonderful sense of humor brought him numerous
  close friendships, and he was a kind mentor to many; and
         WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Martinez was dedicated to his family;
  he encouraged his daughters to follow their dreams while instilling
  the importance of education, a strong work ethic, and good
  character; in addition, he shared with them his love of hunting,
  fishing, and adopting stray animals; he also enjoyed spending time
  in Rockport on his boat; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply caring, Mario Martinez sought to use his
  skill and influence not only for the benefit of his clients, but
  also for the betterment of Texas, and he will be greatly missed by
  all who were privileged to share in the richness of his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Mario A. Martinez and extend sincere condolences to the members
  of his family: to his wife, Louann Martinez; to his daughters, Avery
  Martinez and her fiancé, Ryan Harrington, and McKenna Martinez; to
  his honorary daughter, Meg Green; to his sisters, Cecilia Martinez
  and Julia Ebanks and her husband, Ernie; to his brother, Charlie
  Martinez III, and his wife, Theresa; to his nephew, Charles
  Martinez, and his partner, Trevor Kent; to his nieces, Nicole
  Martinez, Mallory Dracket and her husband, Demiko, and Annemarie
  Ebanks; to his great-nieces, Clarice and Addison Warnock; and to
  his other relatives and host of friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mario
  Martinez.
 
  Shine
  Guillen
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 9 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House