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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House