86R11210 GM-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Roel Martinez of McAllen on April 3, 2017, at the age of
85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Manuel and Victoria Martinez, Roy
Martinez was born on August 13, 1931, in Rio Grande City, and he
grew up with a brother, Noel, and sister, Emma, in San Juan, Texas;
he graduated from the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district and
continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where
he earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez went on to enjoy a successful career as
a self-employed pharmacist in McAllen at Professional Pharmacy and
Roy's Pharmacy; after three decades in that field, he retired to
focus on running his ranch in Starr County; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Martinez served as
chair of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Foundation and as
a director of the Texas State Bank in McAllen, and he was appointed
by Governor Ann Richards to the Texas State Board of Public
Accountancy; among the many other organizations that benefited from
his involvement were the Jefferson Savings and Loan Association,
the McAllen Health Facilities Development Corporation, the McAllen
Housing Authority, and the City Library Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez shared more than six decades of
marriage with his beloved wife, Aida, and he took great pride in his
five children, Jose, Laura, Victoria, Melissa, and Tina; with the
passing years, he was further blessed with 10 grandchildren,
Victoria, Virginia, Jose, Michael, Erin, Elise, Audrey, Isabella,
Daniel, and Caroline; he was a valued congregant of his church, and
in his spare time, he enjoyed travel, golf, and football; and
WHEREAS, Although Roy Martinez will be deeply missed,
cherished memories of time spent in his company will long endure in
the hearts of his family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Martinez and
extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Roy
Martinez.