18-martinez-50PROCLAMATION NO. 2005-18
WHEREAS Andrew and Ila met in October 1954 and married on May 27, 1955. The Martinez’ had three children; Debbie and Andrea were born while they resided in Conroe, and Russell who
was born following their move to Huntsville; and
WHEREAS Andrew opened his own business, Martinez Tire and Supply, while Ila worked in the family restaurant and took care of the children; and
WHEREAS During the 1970’s Andrew was elected to Huntsville City Council, and became ordained as a Baptist Minister. In 1978 their youngest daughter Andrea married Wayne Scott, and their
only grandchild, Angela was born in 1983. Debbie, their oldest daughter, passed away in 1982; and
WHEREAS Andrew become actively involved in the Republican Party in 1988, serving as County Chair from 1996-2000, while Ila served as an officer at every level of the Walker County
Republican Women’s Club, serving as President from 1998-2000;and
WHEREAS The Martinez’ are very active in the community where they are members of Second Baptist Church, continuing to be active in the Republican Party, with Andrew a past member of
the HISD Board of Trustees and a current member of Trinity River Authority and Gulf Coast Trades Center, and Ila a member of the local chapter of the Red Hat Society and a volunteer
for the HEARTS Veterans Museum; and
WHEREAS The Martinez’, who are caring individuals, their marriage serving as a testament of their love for each other and commitment to family, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
on May 27, 2005;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
June 5, 2005
be declared:
Andrew and Ila Martinez Day
in Huntsville, Texas and urge the community to wish the Martinez’ many more happy years.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 5th day of June 2005.
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STEED SMITH, MAYOR PRO TEM