TITLE: In memory of Mary Alice Martin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary Alice Martin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Mary Alice Martin on May 16, 2023, at the age of 99; and WHEREAS, The former Mary Alice Michal was born on July 10, 1923; she spent part of her childhood on her family's farm near Flatonia but was raised mostly in Zimmerman, Louisiana; she graduated from Boyce High School; and WHEREAS, On April 17, 1948, this beloved woman exchanged wedding vows with Edward Doyle Martin, and they shared a rewarding marriage that spanned six and a half decades before Mr. Martin's death in 2013; as newlyweds, the couple moved to Orange and then to Houston; they became the proud parents of four children, Larry, Edward, Joyce, and Terry, and Mrs. Martin later experienced the joy of seeing her family grow to include four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Martin devoted many years to teaching and caring for her children as well as her parents, who also lived in Houston; she was blessed with a wide circle of friends, and she was a valued congregant of Baptist Temple Church and Oak Forest Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature and a joyous zest for life, Mary Alice Martin brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Alice Martin and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Edward Martin and his wife, Patsy, Joyce McMillan and her husband, Robert, and Terry Martin; to her grandchildren, Leah, Bobby, Phillip, and Amy; to her great-grandchildren, Ian, Gracie, Aton, and Everly; to her nieces and nephews; to her close friend, Lezlie Shell; 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 Mary Alice Martin. Walle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2474 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House