SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
In Memory
of
Janie G. Martinez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of noted restaurateur
Janie G. Martinez, who died June 1, 2013, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Janie Martinez was born July 2, 1922, to Maria and
Urbano Gaitan; she grew up in Travis County during the Great
Depression and learned how to cook while helping her widowed
mother raise their family; and
WHEREAS, She and her husband, the late Matt G. Martinez,
Sr., opened Matt's El Rancho in downtown Austin in 1952; although
Mr. Martinez was the public face and voice of the restaurant, it
was Mrs. Martinez who was the guiding force in the kitchen, and
the restaurant continues to use many of her recipes; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Matt's El Rancho was a favorite
of Austinites from all walks of life, thanks largely to her
insistence that everything be made from scratch each day and her
commitment to cooking for her customers as she would for her own
family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez was the devoted matriarch of a large
and loving family; she and her husband raised four children,
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, dignity, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Janie G. Martinez; and, be
it further
RESOLVED,
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate