81R14140 MDM-D
By: Alvarado H.R. No. 1345
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Roman Martinez of Houston
were greatly saddened by his passing on February 24, 2009, at the
age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 9, 1916, in Shiner, Roman Martinez
was the son of Octaviano and Victoria Martinez and enjoyed the
companionship of 13 brothers and sisters; and
WHEREAS, He worked for a cotton mill in Cuero until 1972 and
later was employed by Bowen Tools in Houston, where he retired; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez shared a fulfilling union with his
first wife, Cecilia, that spanned 47 years, until the time of her
passing; fortunate to find love a second time, he enjoyed a
rewarding marriage with Elena Martinez and delighted in their
extensive circle of family and friends; an active and vigorous man,
he was an avid gardener and found pleasure in working in his yard;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Roman Martinez lived a full
and generous life, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the
hearts of his loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roman Martinez and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Elena Martinez; to his children, C. G. Chon and his wife, Mary,
Janie Jimenez and her husband, Jose, former state representative
Roman Martinez and his wife, former state representative Diana
Davila Martinez, and Owen Martinez; to his grandchildren, Angela
and her husband, Stephen, Sarah, Joe Henry and his wife, Norma,
Larry, Rita, Therese, Halina, Eva, Diego, and Andres; to his
great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jeannette, Esmeralda, and Sammy; to
his brothers, Mariano and Juan Salazar; 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 Roman
Martinez.