88R5848 EME-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2534
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Rudolph Martinez Jr. of Rio Grande City on May 1, 2022,
at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Rodolfo and Inez Martinez, Rudy Martinez
was born in Corpus Christi on December 15, 1938, and he grew up with
a brother, Roland; following his high school graduation, he served
in the U.S. Army before returning to Corpus Christi to attend Del
Mar College; he continued his studies at the University of Oklahoma
and the University of Corpus Christi, and he later earned a master's
degree in music from Texas A&I University; during college, he
toured with several Tejano bands; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Mr. Martinez moved to Rio Grande City,
embarking on a fulfilling career at Grulla Middle School, where he
served as a music teacher and as band director; he established a
legacy of success at the helm of the band program, guiding his
students to numerous University Interscholastic League Sweepstakes
awards and to a top 10 state finalist showing in the Texas Music
Educators Association Honor Band competition; he retired in 2003,
concluding an exceptional tenure of 24 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez shared a rewarding marriage with his
wife, Maria Cristina, that spanned nearly a quarter century; he
also enjoyed the affection of a large extended family, including
his beloved nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Martinez possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and he enriched the lives of
countless people with his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rudolph
Martinez Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to all 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 Rudy
Martinez.