Rick Hill: “I rise today with sadness to remember the life of a thoughtful young man from my district. Steve Martin was a friend to…”

“I rise today with sadness to remember the life of a thoughtful young man from my district. Steve Martin was a friend to so many of us, and his mother, Thelma, is one of my dearest friends and supporters. Steve was taken from us several weeks ago in a tragic and horrifying accident that shocked us all. I wish I could offer up some sense of what happened, but the truth is there is no earthly answer. Only God in his infinite wisdom knows his plan for each of us. Steve had his mother's commitment to volunteerism and service to others. He never hesitated to roll up his sleeves and go to work to do what is right. Indeed, there is much to celebrate about a life that was filled with so much promise and was touched by so many people. I sincerely hope that Thelma and her family can draw strength in these days ahead from those of us who care so deeply for them, and they will continue to trust in God's eternal promise.”