HR434 - In memory of Abel "Billy" Martinez of Lubbock.

      H.R. No. 434       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of Abel Martinez of Lubbock on   September 27, 2024, at the age of 73; and          WHEREAS, The son of Hermilo and Juanita Martinez, "Billy"   Martinez was born in Post on April 19, 1951, and he grew up with the   companionship of three siblings, Hermilo, Emma, and Elizabeth;   following his graduation from Lubbock High School in 1969, he   continued his education at Texas Tech University; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez embarked on a fulfilling career as a   union sheet metal worker that would span many years; he was elected   to serve as representative of the labor union he joined, and he   distinguished himself through his dedicated efforts to recruit   Hispanic workers; an engaged activist who walked picket lines in   various towns across the nation, he was a longtime member of the   League of United Latin American Citizens, a civil rights   organization that fights for full access to the political process   and equal educational opportunity for all Hispanics; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Martinez was blessed with   the love and support of his wife, the former Ruth Gutierrez, with   whom he shared more than five decades; he was the devoted father of   three children, Aaron, Jacob, and Angela, and he took great pride in   his four grandchildren; moreover, he adored his nieces and nephews,   and he enjoyed spending time with his friends on the golf course;   and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his community,   Billy Martinez 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 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Abel Martinez and   extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his   wife, Ruth Martinez; to his children, Aaron Martinez and his wife,   Kathryn, Jacob Martinez, and Angela Martinez and her partner, Jerry   McLaughlin; to his grandchildren, Rogers and Landry Martinez and   Amelia and Violet Jones-Martinez; to his sisters, Emma Smith and   her husband, Fred, and Elizabeth Magallanes and her husband, Rudy;   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 Billy   Martinez.     Meyer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 434 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House