Texas 2023 - 88th 4th C.S.

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1	1	H.R. No. 50
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
6	6	of Martin Needham Lee of Bronte, who passed away on October 10,
7	7	2023, at the age of 85; and
8	8	WHEREAS, The son of Hurlin Dewitt Lee and Eula Verne Nixon,
9	9	Martin Lee was born in Ballinger on June 22, 1938, and he grew up on
10	10	his family's ranch in Coke and Runnels Counties with the
11	11	companionship of his brother, Tom; he graduated from Bronte High
12	12	School in 1956; and
13	13	WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Lee was involved in
14	14	real estate sales and investments, oil and gas operations, general
15	15	building construction, and land development over the course of his
16	16	multifaceted career; in 1962, he established a ranch real estate
17	17	firm, which is now known as Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.; his
18	18	integrity and attention to detail were integral to the business's
19	19	growth, and he became a prominent figure overseeing large ranch
20	20	transactions; and
21	21	WHEREAS, Mr. Lee was deeply engaged in the Bronte community,
22	22	serving on the city council for 8 years and as mayor for 18 years;
23	23	moreover, he gave generously of his time and talents to numerous
24	24	organizations, boards, and committees, including the Masons, the
25	25	Bronte Lions Club, the Bronte Chamber of Commerce, and the Upper
26	26	Colorado River Authority Board of Directors; he also served on the
27	27	board of the Howard College Foundation for 26 years and received an
28	28	honorary degree for his invaluable work; a man of strong faith, he
29	29	was a dedicated congregant of Bronte Methodist Church; and
30	30	WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Lee treasured his family; he
31	31	shared a fulfilling marriage of 66 years with his high school
32	32	sweetheart, Patricia, and he took great pride in his children,
33	33	Lisa, Sheila, and Stephen; with the passing years, he had the
34	34	pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren,
35	35	Alexander, Sterling, Tiffany, Chase, Kelsey, Jarrett, Jordan,
36	36	Jacy, and Katie, six great-grandchildren, Cambrey, Caitlin,
37	37	Cameron, Colin, Archer, and Jenna, and two
38	38	great-great-grandchildren, Bauer and Brecklyn; in his leisure
39	39	time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family
40	40	and friends at his vacation home in Ruidoso, New Mexico; and
41	41	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones and his
42	42	community, Martin Lee earned the lasting respect and admiration of
43	43	all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
45	45	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
46	46	of Martin Needham Lee and extend sincere condolences to his family
47	47	and friends; and, be it further
48	48	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
49	49	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
50	50	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Martin Lee.
51	51	Darby
52	52	______________________________
53	53	Speaker of the House
54	54	I certify that H.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a rising
55	55	vote of the House on December 5, 2023.
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57	57	Chief Clerk of the House