H.R. No. 119 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jack Martin has been inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Known for his wise counsel and strategic acumen, Mr. Martin has been a trusted advisor to both business and government leaders over the years; he served as the executive assistant to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen early on in his career, and in 1988, he founded Public Strategies, which grew to become one of the most successful corporate advisory firms in the world; after merging with Hill & Knowlton, Mr. Martin was appointed global chair and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies and subsequently distinguished himself through his able leadership of the firm, which encompassed more than 80 offices across 44 countries; and WHEREAS, After stepping down from Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Mr. Martin formed JPM Advisory, LLC, as part of a family investment platform active in ranching, oil and gas, and various entrepreneurial endeavors; a fourth-generation Texan, he currently owns the JPM Ranch Company, which includes the Mallard Creek Ranch in Montague and the Open C Ranch in Forestburg; he further serves the community as chair of the Baylor Scott & White Holdings Board of Trustees, which oversees the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Martin enjoys the love and support of his wife, Patsy, and he is known as a consummate storyteller, an always-reliable source of sound advice, and a loyal friend to many; and WHEREAS, Jack Martin has earned the deep respect and admiration of the Texas business community, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Jack Martin on his induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Martin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner Geren ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 119 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House