SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 460
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz Jr., and Santiago "Jimmy"
Martinez in honor of the 50th anniversary of their election to
the Beeville City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mike Munoz and Jimmy Martinez were elected to the
Beeville City Council in 1970 and joined recently elected
Humberto Saenz to create the first Hispanic majority on the
council; these exemplary public servants each went on to lead
rewarding and productive careers in service to the City of
Beeville and Bee County, and they have each made a positive
impact on the communities they serve and on the lives of Bee
County residents; and
WHEREAS, Following the 1970 city council election,
Humberto Saenz was appointed mayor, and together, these three
dedicated community advocates began working to ensure that all
citizens of Beeville would be provided with such essential
infrastructure and public services as paved streets, clean
water, sewer and drainage systems, safe housing, and street
lights; and
WHEREAS, Humberto Saenz served the citizens of Beeville
with distinction as the city's first Hispanic mayor, and he later
served as a city employee from 1988 until his retirement in 2017;
and
WHEREAS, Mike Munoz served two terms of office as a member
of the city council from 1970 to 1974, and he served as a building
inspection official for the city's Community Development
Department for 27 years; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Martinez went on to serve honorably as
county judge for Bee County for many years; his commitment to
public service never wavered, despite attempts to intimidate and
discredit him by his adversaries and local media; and
WHEREAS, Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz, and Jimmy Martinez
were elected at a time when members of the Hispanic community
faced formidable obstacles in the effort to seek representation
and make their voices heard; their historic election to the city
council paved the way for others to follow, and their notable
achievements have set an admirable example of leadership and
community advocacy; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that they receive special
recognition for their inspiring accomplishments and commitment
to public service in honor of the 50th anniversary of their
historic election; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Mike Munoz, Humberto Saenz Jr., and
Jimmy Martinez on their outstanding contributions to the people
of Beeville and Bee County and pay tribute to them in recognition
of the 50th anniversary of their election to the Beeville City
Council; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate