SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
In Memory
of
Mario Martinez
WHEREAS, The death of Mario A. Martinez on June 28, 2023,
at the age of 69, has profoundly saddened the many people whose
lives he touched over the course of a noteworthy career spanning
nearly five decades in the legislative community; and
WHEREAS, The son of Charlie Martinez Jr. and Mary Louise
Martinez, Mario Martinez was born in Bay City on June 2, 1954; he
grew up with three siblings, Cecilia, Julia, and Charlie; after
graduating from Southwest Texas State University with a
bachelor's degree in criminal justice, he began working as a
legislative aide to State Representative Tom Uher and rose to
become chief of staff; he went on to serve as governmental
affairs director for the Texas State Troopers Association for
more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez married the love of his life,
Louann, in 1994, and they became the parents of two treasured
daughters, Avery and McKenna; the couple founded the consulting
firm Martinez & Associates in 1996, and until his passing,
Mr. Martinez represented major industries and law enforcement
entities, providing expertise regarding a number of challenging
issues; a loyal and diligent advocate for his clients, he
distinguished himself through his integrity, professionalism,
and deep expertise in the inner workings of government; his big
heart, engaging personality, and wonderful sense of humor
brought him numerous close friendships, and he was a kind mentor
to many; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Martinez was dedicated to his
family; he encouraged his daughters to follow their dreams while
instilling the importance of education, a strong work ethic, and
good character; in addition, he shared with them his love of
hunting, fishing, and adopting stray animals; he also enjoyed
spending time in Rockport on his boat; and
WHEREAS, Deeply caring, Mario Martinez sought to use his
skill and influence not only for the benefit of his clients, but
also for the betterment of Texas, and he will be greatly missed by
all who were privileged to share in the richness of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Mario A. Martinez and extend sincere condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, Louann Martinez; to his
daughters, Avery Martinez and her fiancé, Ryan Harrington, and
McKenna Martinez; to his honorary daughter, Meg Green; to his
sisters, Cecilia Martinez and Julia Ebanks and her husband,
Ernie; to his brother, Charlie Martinez III, and his wife,
Theresa; to his nephew, Charles Martinez, and his partner, Trevor
Kent; to his nieces, Nicole Martinez, Mallory Dracket and her
husband, Demiko, and Annemarie Ebanks; to his great-nieces,
Clarice and Addison Warnock; and to his other relatives and host
of friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Mario Martinez.
Menéndez
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry Blanco Hughes Perry
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton King Sparks Creighton King Sparks
Creighton King Sparks
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Flores LaMantia West Flores LaMantia West
Flores LaMantia West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 12, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton King Sparks
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Flores LaMantia West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini