TITLE: In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III of Laredo.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III of Laredo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of Laredo lost an esteemed civic leader with the passing of Joseph Claude Martin III on October 29, 2023, at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on May 3, 1941, Joseph Martin was the son of Joseph Claude Martin Jr. and Anita Ligarde Martin, and the descendant of several of the oldest South Texas families; he grew up with three sisters, Patsy, Josephine, and Minnie; after completing his education, he returned to his hometown and embarked on a multi-faceted career in the insurance business, real estate development, construction, ranching, and oil and gas exploration; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martin gave generously of his time and expertise to almost every civic organization in Laredo and chaired numerous boards; for many years, he was a trustee of the Bruni Mineral Trust, and in 1997, he succeeded his father as a co-trustee of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust, benefiting countless individuals in his beloved city; he proudly followed in the footsteps of both his father and his grandfather by serving on the board of the Laredo National Bank; and WHEREAS, An avid traveler, Mr. Martin also loved wing shooting, and he combined his two passions whenever possible, and he made friends in the shooting world from South American bird boys to Italian gunmakers; and WHEREAS, Joseph Martin set an inspiring example through his steadfast commitment to his community, and he 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Joseph Claude Martin III and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his partner, Rita K. Peters; to his children, Michelle Martin Elliott and her husband, William, Melissa Martin Baldwin and her husband, Kenny, Joseph Claude Martin IV, and Albert Martin II; to his grandchildren, Andy Shults and his wife, Celeste, Charles D. Maynard III, Melissa E. Maynard, Chantal Martin, Hunter J. Baldwin, and Tyler J. Baldwin; to his great-grandchildren, Beckem D. Edwards and Presley Lennon W. Shults; to his siblings, Patsy Galo and her husband, Mickey, Josephine Cohen and her husband, Richard, and Minnie Baird and her husband, Will; and to his many other relatives 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 Joseph Claude Martin III. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 159 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House