H.R. No. 1403

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	temper the profound sadness felt at the death of Roberto Martinez
	Jr. of Clint on May 10, 2014, at the age of 66; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Roberto and Delfina Martinez in El Paso on
	June 9, 1947, Roberto Martinez grew up in a large family with 12
	siblings; he answered his nation's call to duty as a young man,
	serving bravely during the Vietnam War; he was honored for his
	military service with a number of prestigious accolades, including
	the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam
	Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of
	Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez enjoyed nearly two decades of marriage
	with his wife, Sarah, and he was the proud father of six children,
	Cristie, Naomi, Olivia, Sergio, Christine, and Melissa; he later
	knew the joy of welcoming 12 grandchildren and a great-grandson
	into his cherished family; in retirement, he delighted in spending
	time with loved ones and his many friends; and
	WHEREAS, Roberto Martinez Jr. lived a life rich in the
	intangibles that matter most, and he will long be remembered with
	great affection by all those who were privileged to know him; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roberto Martinez
	Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
	his wife, Sarah Sitters; to his children, Cristie Lopez and Naomi,
	Olivia, Sergio, Christine, and Melissa Martinez; to his sisters,
	Janie, Sonia, Chayo, and Patricia; to his brothers, Ruben, Jaime,
	Jeremy, and Toby; to his grandchildren and great-grandson; and to
	his other relatives and 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 Roberto
	Martinez Jr.
	González
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1403 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on April 9, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House