TITLE: In memory of Martin Needham Lee of Bronte.

SUMMARY: In memory of Martin Needham Lee of Bronte.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Martin Needham Lee of Bronte, who passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, The son of Hurlin Dewitt Lee and Eula Verne Nixon, Martin Lee was born in Ballinger on June 22, 1938, and he grew up on his family's ranch in Coke and Runnels Counties with the companionship of his brother, Tom; he graduated from Bronte High School in 1956; and WHEREAS, A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Lee was involved in real estate sales and investments, oil and gas operations, general building construction, and land development over the course of his multifaceted career; in 1962, he established a ranch real estate firm, which is now known as Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.; his integrity and attention to detail were integral to the business's growth, and he became a prominent figure overseeing large ranch transactions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lee was deeply engaged in the Bronte community, serving on the city council for 8 years and as mayor for 18 years; moreover, he gave generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations, boards, and committees, including the Masons, the Bronte Lions Club, the Bronte Chamber of Commerce, and the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors; he also served on the board of the Howard College Foundation for 26 years and received an honorary degree for his invaluable work; a man of strong faith, he was a dedicated congregant of Bronte Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Lee treasured his family; he shared a fulfilling marriage of 66 years with his high school sweetheart, Patricia, and he took great pride in his children, Lisa, Sheila, and Stephen; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren, Alexander, Sterling, Tiffany, Chase, Kelsey, Jarrett, Jordan, Jacy, and Katie, six great-grandchildren, Cambrey, Caitlin, Cameron, Colin, Archer, and Jenna, and two great-great-grandchildren, Bauer and Brecklyn; in his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends at his vacation home in Ruidoso, New Mexico; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones and his community, Martin Lee 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, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Martin Needham Lee and extend sincere condolences to his family 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 Martin Lee. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on December 5, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House