88S20188 BPG-D
By: Menéndez, et al. S.R. No. 31
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th Texas 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.