88S40292 EME-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 50
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Martin Needham Lee of Bronte, who passed away on October 10,
2023, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Hurlin Dewitt Lee and Eula Verne Nixon,
Martin Lee was born in Ballinger on June 22, 1938, and he grew up on
his family's ranch in Coke and Runnels Counties with the
companionship of his brother, Tom; he graduated from Bronte High
School in 1956; and
WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Lee was involved in
real estate sales and investments, oil and gas operations, general
building construction, and land development over the course of his
multifaceted career; in 1962, he established a ranch real estate
firm, which is now known as Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.; his
integrity and attention to detail were integral to the business's
growth, and he became a prominent figure overseeing large ranch
transactions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee was deeply engaged in the Bronte community,
serving on the city council for 8 years and as mayor for 18 years;
moreover, he gave generously of his time and talents to numerous
organizations, boards, and committees, including the Masons, the
Bronte Lions Club, the Bronte Chamber of Commerce, and the Upper
Colorado River Authority Board of Directors; he also served on the
board of the Howard College Foundation for 26 years and received an
honorary degree for his invaluable work; a man of strong faith, he
was a dedicated congregant of Bronte Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Lee treasured his family; he
shared a fulfilling marriage of 66 years with his high school
sweetheart, Patricia, and he took great pride in his children,
Lisa, Sheila, and Stephen; with the passing years, he had the
pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren,
Alexander, Sterling, Tiffany, Chase, Kelsey, Jarrett, Jordan,
Jacy, and Katie, six great-grandchildren, Cambrey, Caitlin,
Cameron, Colin, Archer, and Jenna, and two
great-great-grandchildren, Bauer and Brecklyn; in his leisure
time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family
and friends at his vacation home in Ruidoso, New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones and his
community, Martin Lee earned the lasting respect and admiration of
all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Martin Needham Lee and extend sincere condolences to his family
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Martin Lee.