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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 32
BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHEXNAYDER, MACK, MINCEY, AND WHEAT AND
SENATORS LAMBERT, POPE, AND WHITE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana on the death of Charles Earl
"Charlie" Martin.
WHEREAS, it is with immense sadness and profound regret that the Legislature of
Louisiana has learned of the death, on January 27, 2021, of Charles Earl "Charlie" Martin,
former mayor of the town of Springfield, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was born on October 15, 1949, in Hammond, Louisiana; prior
to holding a public office, he worked as a safety coordinator for DuPont; and
WHEREAS, Charlie served as mayor of Springfield for many years and was serving
as a town alderman at the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martin left a lasting impact on Springfield during his time in office;
he helped secure grants for numerous projects, most notably the town's new sewer system;
he also mapped and documented burials in the Springfield Cemetery and submitted detailed
information to the Louisiana Cemetery Board; and
WHEREAS, in his free time, Charlie cherished camping trips, road trips, and
spending quality time with his family and friends; he was also a member of the Knights of
Columbus and American Legion Post #258; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was an exceptionally faithful man and an active member of
St. Thomas Catholic Church in Springfield; he regularly offered his support to the church
in any capacity necessary and even helped maintain the church's lawn; and
WHEREAS, Charles Martin is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Susan Abels
Martin; his daughter, Alisha Martin Stoetzner, and her husband Steven; his sisters, Debbie
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Martin, and her husband Terry, and Joyce "Grandmaw" Menck, and her husband John; his
brothers, Michael Martin, and his wife Genie, Jimmy Martin, and his wife Barbara, and
Johnny Martin, and his wife Mel; his grandchildren, Macy Alexis Stoetzner, Hunter Austin
Stoetzner, and Fisher Allen Stoetzner; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Charlie's contributions to Springfield are too numerous to list; he was
respected and beloved by the community, and he will be deeply missed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express heartfelt condolences on the death of Charles Earl "Charlie" Martin; does hereby
recognize Charlie's innumerable contributions to the town of Springfield as mayor and
alderman; and does hereby extend sincere hopes that his family and friends might find
comfort during this difficult time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
family of Charles Earl "Charlie" Martin.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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