HR 413

HR413 193293-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 15-MAR-18 193293-1:n:03/14/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1326 MOURNING THE DEATH OF PATRICK V. MARTIN. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death on March 7, 2018, of Patrick V. Martin of Gadsden, Alabama, at the age of 72 years; and WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martin was a diesel mechanic and truck driver for man years before he owned and operated his own lawn care business, Martins Lawncare; and WHEREAS, he was a faithful and dedicated member of Damascus Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martin enjoyed camping, fishing, car shows, old western movies, playing Santa Claus for kids, and The University of Alabama Championship Football; and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lena Martin, and seven brothers and one sister; and WHEREAS, survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Myra Patterson Martin; children, Catherine Marie Varnon (Todd) and Tim Martin; grandchildren, Kama Martin (J. J. Cromer) and Tyler Varnon; great-grandchildren, Cason, McKinley, and Harper Cromer; sisters, Edna McCullers, Brenda Clanton, Shirley Handford, Kathy Myers, Talynda Martin, Teresa Franklin, Joanne Thacker; brothers, Steve and Alford Martin; chosen brothers, Bill Martin (Vicki), Elbert Hart (Ann), Larry Gamblin (Charlsey), and Patricia Turner; special nieces and nephews, Jessica Hulsey (Fielding), Joey, Wayne, and Josh Martin, and Shannon Gray; and chosen grandchildren, Jeshua, Isaiah, and Ryker Hulsey; and WHEREAS, although his presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Mr. Martin will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mr. Patrick V. Martin is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to his life and with heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by many.