SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220
In Memory
of
Billy Pat Martin
WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful accomplishments
drew to a close with the passing of Billy Pat Martin of
Daingerfield on July 3, 2016, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Born in Sulphur Bluff on June 22, 1927, to Murley
and Kate Martin, Bill Martin grew up with the companionship of
his sister, the late LaVerne Martin Hicks; he married the love of
his life, Betty Lynn Dalby, on July 10, 1953, in what was the
first wedding held in the new sanctuary of the First Methodist
Church of Daingerfield; the proud father of two sons, Billy John
and Walter Lee, he later saw his family grow to include four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Martin
served in the United States Army near the end of World War II; he
went on to work for Lone Star Steel Company, and he was co-owner
of Martin's General Merchandise, Martin's Auto Parts, and
Martin's Tax and Bookkeeping Service, continuing his productive
work life until retiring at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a proud veteran, and a
dedicated business owner, Bill Martin leaves behind a legacy that
will continue to inspire all those who had the good fortune to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy Pat Martin
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife, Betty; to his sons, Billy John Martin and his wife,
Jackie, and Walter Lee Martin and his wife, Jill; to his
grandchildren, Paul and Brian Martin, Terry Runk, and Nichole
Waddill; to his great-grandchildren, Caytlyn and William Jack
Martin, Graci and Maggie Runk, and Ashten and Maylee Waddill; and
to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Bill Martin.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate