SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 315
In Memory
of
Charles Martinez, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Bay City in mourning the loss of civic leader Charles Martinez
Jr., who died August 15, 2014, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Charles Martinez Jr. was born on October 17, 1927,
in Bay City, to Charles Martinez Sr. and Annie Moralez Martinez;
after graduating from Bay City High School in 1945, he served the
nation as a member of the United States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Mary Louise Martinez,
raised four children together and were blessed with six
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez worked as a printer for the Daily
Tribune for more than a decade before beginning a 28-year career
with the United States Postal Service; he later worked as a real
estate broker with Thompson Land Company; and
WHEREAS, He served the Bay City community as a volunteer
and a leader for various civic organizations and as an elected
official; known as the "People's Mayor" during his term in
office, he played an important role in improving the quality of
life for the city's residents; and
WHEREAS, His volunteer efforts included work with Our Lady
of Guadalupe Church, the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, and the
United Way; he was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3070, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2438, the Bay City Booster Club,
and the Matagorda County Board of Realtors; the many honors he
received for his extensive contributions to the community
included the Headquarters Bicentennial Branch Award and the
title of Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength, integrity, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his
life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles Martinez Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Charles Martinez Jr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate