H.R. No. 430
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Isabelle Grace Martin, an extraordinary young Texan
who demonstrated inspiring courage and character in the face of
adversity, passed away on July 29, 2022, at the age of 12; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 7, 2010, in Plano, Izzy Martin was
blessed with the love and affection of her parents, Christine and
David Martin, and her three siblings, Faith, Madeleine, and Luke,
as well as her extended family; and
WHEREAS, Izzy attended Episcopal School of Dallas, where she
particularly liked learning about math and science; she was also a
talented dancer who loved to express herself through art, and she
enjoyed the camaraderie she found at the Dance Industry Performing
Arts Center in Plano; and
WHEREAS, Despite the challenges she faced from a diagnosis
with osteosarcoma, Izzy dedicated her life to helping others; she
raised more than $500,000 for cancer research through the
Children's Cancer Fund and the Osteosarcoma Institute, and she
further demonstrated her compassionate and selfless nature by
donating hundreds of care packages to the Austin Street Center and
participating in the United Way Teens United community service
program as an inaugural member; in 2021, she was named the People
Newspapers Readers' Choice Person of the Year in recognition of her
outstanding accomplishments; throughout her life, Izzy drew great
strength from her Catholic faith; and
WHEREAS, Izzy Martin set an inspiring example through the
kindness, determination, and joyful spirit that she brought to her
every endeavor, and although her journey on this earth ended far too
soon, she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those
who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Isabelle Grace
Martin and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
to her parents, Christine and David Martin; to her siblings, Faith,
Madeleine, and Luke; to her grandparents, Mary Anne and Paul Fego
and Jeannie and Bill Martin; to her aunt and uncle, Sara and Randall
Watson; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Izzy
Martin.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 430 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House