SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 747
In Memory
of
Quirino Z. Martinez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Port Isabel in mourning the loss of Quirino Z. Martinez, who
died March 26, 2015, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Quirino Martinez was a lifetime resident of Port
Isabel, and he was dedicated to his work in public service on
behalf of his beloved community; and
WHEREAS, He began his service to Port Isabel in 1970 when
he became city commissioner, and soon thereafter, he served as
mayor pro-tempore; he was mayor of Port Isabel from 1976 to 1984 and
from 1996 to 1998, and during his years of mayoral leadership, the
coastal community experienced many exciting transformations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez guided renovations of local parks
and the rebuilding of the city dock; he oversaw the construction
of a new library, a community center, and a chamber of commerce
complex, and he established the Laguna Madre Park and the Port
Isabel Health Clinic; he worked diligently to make his community
a better place for residents and visitors, and in doing so, he
gained the respect and admiration of many; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family and shared 60 years
of marriage with Julia R. Martinez; they were blessed with four
children, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez was an outstanding community leader
who helped to make Port Isabel the vibrant city it is today; he
was beloved by area citizens, and he leaves behind memories that
will long be treasured by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Quirino Z. Martinez; 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 Quirino Z. Martinez.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate