SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 366
In Memory
of
Patricia Martin
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Springer, King
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate