SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 401
In Memory
of
Vyarl Wayne Martin
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Hurst in mourning the loss of Vyarl Wayne Martin, who
died January 4, 2009, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, Vyarl Martin was born in Decatur on April 20,
1962; he grew up on a farm in Duke, Oklahoma, and earned a
bachelor's degree in aviation technology; he married the love of
his life, Kim Olivadoti, on May 28, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Vyarl honorably served his country as a member of
the United States Army, Navy, and Coast Guard; he was called to
active duty after September 11, 2001, and in September of 2005,
he was a key participant in the mass-shelter operations in
Houston following the devastation of New Orleans by Hurricane
Katrina; for his outstanding service to his fellow countrymen,
Lieutenant Commander Martin was awarded the Coast Guard
Achievement Medal and the Army Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, Vyarl Martin loved to fly and was an expert pilot
of jets, multi-engine planes, and helicopters; at the time of his
death, he had been piloting for over three years for Petroleum
Helicopter, Incorporated, of Morgan City, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Vyarl Martin was beloved and highly respected by
all who knew him; he was a true patriot and a man of honor and
integrity who gave unselfishly to others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of
Lieutenant Commander Vyarl Wayne Martin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Vyarl Martin.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 10, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate