TITLE: In memory of Francisco A. Martinez of Eagle Pass.

SUMMARY: In memory of Francisco A. Martinez of Eagle Pass.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Francisco A. Martinez of Eagle Pass on June 29, 2011, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on January 20, 1951, Francisco Martinez graduated from Eagle Pass High School, and as a member of the baseball team, he played in the state finals during his senior year; and WHEREAS, After attending Texas A&I University, Mr. Martinez became a tax appraiser for the City of Eagle Pass, and he later served as tax assessor/collector and purchasing agent, as landfill manager, and as administrative assistant to the city manager; along the way, he was ad valorem tax appraiser for the Eagle Pass Independent School District; in 1991, he became office manager for the City of Eagle Pass Water Works, and he was appointed general manager 19 years later; he further benefited his community as a trustee of Eagle Pass ISD, as chair of the Maverick County Appraisal District, and as a member of the board of the Maverick County Development Council; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez was the devoted husband of Hilda R. Martinez; he also left to cherish his memory four children, Francisco, Jaime, Gerardo, and Hilda, and nine grandchildren, Jaime, Justin, Andres, Collin, Ayden, Siena, Miranda, Valentina, and Francisco; and WHEREAS, Although Francisco Martinez is deeply missed by those he left behind, his legacy of public service remains a lasting source of inspiration; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Francisco A. Martinez and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Francisco A. Martinez. Morales of Maverick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1440 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House