2021S0576-1 09/27/21
By: Campbell S.R. No. 27
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ramiro "Ray" Martinez, who has been honored with a
Living Legends of New Braunfels Award by the Braunfels Foundation
Trust; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Braunfels Foundation Trust hosts a
celebratory luncheon and honors the recipients of the Living
Legends of New Braunfels Award, which recognizes a select few
individuals who have dedicated years of outstanding support to
the people, institutions, and history of New Braunfels; and
WHEREAS, Ray Martinez is a native of Kent County and a
third-generation Texan; he courageously served in the United
States Army as a combat medic, and he went on to distinguish
himself for excellence in law enforcement with the Austin Police
Department and earned numerous commendations, including the
Medal of Valor; he served as a narcotics agent for the Texas
Department of Public Safety before joining the Texas Rangers, and
in 1978, he transferred to New Braunfels; for the past four
decades, he has been proud to call New Braunfels home, and he has
remained a treasured local citizen and a devoted steward of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Ray has served on the boards of numerous civic
organizations and has generously volunteered his time and
talents on behalf of countless community efforts, such as
Wurstfest and the Gruene Music Festival and fund-raising events
to benefit local schools and charitable groups; he has served in
leadership positions for a wide variety of organizations,
including the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club, Comal County
Crimestoppers, and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has helped the City of New Braunfels
to flourish through his devoted civic service, and it is indeed
fitting that he receive special recognition for his invaluable
contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Ray Martinez on receiving the Living Legends of New Braunfels
Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.