H.R. No. 995
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Will Martin Jr. of Victoria on January 6, 2023, at the
age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Will Martin was born in Wharton on August 12, 1948,
to George and Sarah Wleczyk, and he grew up with two siblings,
Juanita and Elizabeth; after graduating from Victoria High School,
he joined the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion as a steel worker; he
attained the rank of petty officer third class, and he served with
the U.S. Marine Corps and underwater demolition teams on tactical
missions; over the course of his civilian career, he was a senior
draftsman and mapmaker for the Golden Crescent Regional Planning
Commission, a geologist for Continental Laboratories, and a sales
consultant for Wholesale Tire Company in Victoria; and
WHEREAS, Widely known for his advocacy work, Mr. Martin
served as a commander of both Navy Seabee Veterans of America and
American Legion Post No. 166, and he was involved with such
organizations as Vietnam Veterans of America and Military Veterans
and Patriots; moreover, he was appointed chair of the American
Legion Department of Texas Legislative Commission, and he was the
executive director of Conservative Texans for Charitable Bingo; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Martin enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Marilyn, with whom he shared 30 years; he
was the devoted father of four children, Melodie, Sonya, Mancie,
Tyler, and a stepson, Chad, and he also took great pride in his 11
grandchildren; his favorite leisure pursuits included football,
hunting, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his community, and
his country, Will Martin earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Will Martin Jr. and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Marilyn Martin; to his children, Melodie Hall and her
husband, Lloyd, Sonya Talley and her husband, Mark, Mancie Beck and
her husband, Bill, and Tyler Neese and his wife, Emily Green; to his
stepson, Chad Neese, and his wife, Jenifer; to his sister,
Elizabeth Ward, and her husband, James; to his grandchildren,
Brandon Griffith, Danielle, Chloe, and Caden Luna, Becca and Sammie
Talley, Brodie and Coby Beck, Lizzy Neese, and Jessie and Jayden
Burton; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Will
Martin.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 995 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 20, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House