88R20309 BHH-D
By: Springer, King S.R. No. 366
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Patricia Martin of Parker County, who passed away on
December 10, 2022, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Pat Martin was born to Fred and Bernice Rutledge on
October 29, 1947, in Rotan and grew up with the companionship of
three siblings, Karen, James, and Lynne; she moved with her family
to Brock, where they lived for a few years before settling in
Weatherford; a graduate of Weatherford College, she embarked on a
career in land title insurance in 1974 and continued working in the
industry for many years while raising her son, Brandon, as a single
mother; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, she married Jimmy Martin, and together they
created a blended family that included her stepchildren, Tracie,
Tory, and Annabeth; a doting grandmother, Mrs. Martin treasured
spending time with her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Martin held
leadership roles with the Parker County Committee on Aging, the
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, and the Weatherford Independent
School District Education Foundation, and she served on the Park
View Terrace Housing Facility Board for a number of years;
moreover, she was a founding member of the Parker County Health
Foundation and was involved with the Weatherford Lions Club and
Meals on Wheels; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, she was a
valued congregant of Willow Park Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Known for her strength of character, her
unconditional love, and her contagious laugh, Pat Martin brightened
the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close
in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia Martin and extend sincere
condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Pat Martin.