SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
	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.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 30, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate