H.R. No. 905 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Senovio G. Martinez Jr. of Robstown, who died on October 20, 2015, at the age of 54; and WHEREAS, The son of Senovio G. Martinez Sr. and Cecilia Martinez, Mr. Martinez was born on November 1, 1960; after graduating from Robstown High School, he continued his education at Corpus Christi State University and the University of the Incarnate Word; he started and operated his own business, Bexarco Fasteners and Supplies; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez and his wife, the former Mary Elena Saenz, shared a rewarding union that spanned 36 years; they became the proud parents of three sons, Anthony, Senovio, and Oscar, and their family has grown to include four treasured grandchildren, Aralynn, Anthony, Senovio, and Lucca; and WHEREAS, An avid fisherman and a generous host, Mr. Martinez welcomed any opportunity to have a barbecue; he will especially be remembered for the giant bonfires he delighted in building during the Christmas season; and WHEREAS, This loving husband and devoted father and grandfather is dearly missed, and those who were privileged to share in the warmth of his affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senovio G. Martinez Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Mary Elena Martinez; to his sons, Anthony Martinez and his wife, Amanda, Senovio G. Martinez III and his wife, Veronica, and Oscar Xavier Martinez and his wife, Miranda; to his brother, Antonio Martinez, and his wife, Belia; to his sister, Blanca Elmore, and her husband, Rick; to his grandchildren, Aralynn Brielle Martinez, Anthony Martinez Jr., Senovio G. Martinez IV, and Lucca Jax Martinez; 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 Senovio G. Martinez Jr. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 905 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House