SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 468
WHEREAS, Eva Martinez retired as Wilson County clerk in
December 2022, drawing to a close an exemplary career that
spanned nearly five decades; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez first joined the Wilson County
Clerk's Office as a temporary staff member in 1974; two months
later, she accepted a full-time position, and she was a deputy
clerk for four years before her promotion to chief deputy clerk;
in 1988, when the previous county clerk retired, she was
appointed to the post, and she subsequently won a special
election to fill her predecessor's unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Mrs. Martinez was elected to her first
full term as county clerk, and she was repeatedly returned to
office in the years that followed, ultimately serving in that
capacity for more than three decades; over the course of her
tenure, she carried out her duties with distinction, and under
her leadership the county clerk's office modernized its services
by making records available online and preserving documents
dating back to 1860 in scanned digital archives; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Floresville, Mrs. Martinez attended
Sacred Heart Catholic School and Floresville High School; during
her youth, she assisted her family in harvesting crops in
locations across the country during the summer months, and she
was strongly influenced by her late father, Nick Cardenas Silva
Jr., who stressed the importance of education and hard work; in
all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of a fine
family that includes her husband of 40 years, B. R., her son,
Matthew, and her mother, Cruz; in retirement, she plans to travel
extensively, and she has been appointed to the board of San
Antonio-based Catholic Life Insurance; and
WHEREAS, With her dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Eva Martinez earned the respect and
admiration of her colleagues and fellow citizens alike, and she
may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done as she begins the
next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Eva Martinez on her retirement
as Wilson County clerk and extend to her sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Martinez as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate