Bill Text: TX SR4 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Henry R. Martinez for his contributions to his community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-30 - Reported enrolled [SR4 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR4-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Henry R. Martinez for his many contributions to his | ||
| community; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez is a veteran of the Korean War and a | ||
| founder of the Ledbetter Neighborhood Association; under his | ||
| leadership, this exemplary nonprofit organization has undertaken | ||
| numerous projects to improve the community and to raise awareness | ||
| of the neighborhood's Hispanic heritage; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Among the association's notable accomplishments | ||
| are renaming the Trinity Portland Cement Company Mexican | ||
| Cemetery to El Campo Santo De Cemento Grande and making such | ||
| improvements to this historic resting place as erecting two | ||
| flagpoles, creating a display with photographs of the area's | ||
| past, and acquiring a Historical Marker; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has led the way as the association | ||
| supported efforts to reduce lead contamination and prevent the | ||
| siting of controversial establishments in the neighborhood; he | ||
| played an important role in having the Eladio R. Martinez | ||
| Learning Center named after a local World War II hero; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has had a profound impact on his | ||
| community, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his | ||
| many achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| on his many contributions to his community and extend to him best | ||
| wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| West | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 30, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
