TITLE: In memory of Eleanora Simank Martin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eleanora Simank Martin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and generosity of Eleanora Simank Martin, who passed away on May 25, 2011, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, Eleanora Simank was born in Thorndale on December 11, 1925, to Willie and Thursnelda Simank; when she was 18, she married the love of her life, Johnny Martin, and they shared a fulfilling relationship that endured until her death; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Martin and her husband were blessed with three daughters, Donna Kay, Sharron Marie, and Bonnie Sue, as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; Mrs. Martin was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she delighted in hosting gatherings at her home; and WHEREAS, A longtime congregant of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Worth, Mrs. Martin taught Sunday school and was a charter member of the church's Ruth Circle; in addition, she served as a board member of Trinity Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; and WHEREAS, Eleanora Martin lived a caring and purposeful life centered around her family and her faith, and she will be forever remembered with deep affection by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eleanora Simank Martin and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Johnny Wayne Martin; to her daughters, Donna Kay Sagebiel and her husband, Gordon, Sharron Marie Burt and her husband, Bill, and Bonnie Sue Story and her husband, Jim; to her grandchildren, Richard Sagebiel and his wife, Nancy, Jason Sagebiel and his wife, Annie, Jennifer Gold and her husband, Chris, Kayla Sweet and her husband, Michael, Tim Burt, Tyson Burt, Brenda Spaeth and her husband, Shawn, Jamie Story, Julie Azua and her husband, Marcos, and Jessica Story; to her 11 great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eleanora Simank Martin. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2735 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House