Awards & Recognition

From 2001 through 2010 Rep. Martinez Fischer has received countless awards commending him for his outstanding leadership in the legislature. Below is a list for a complete look at his accomplishments and awards.

2001

• “Freshman of the Year,”as voted by both his Republican and Democratic colleagues.

• “Freshman of the Year,” Alamo Chapter of Credit Unions

2003

• “Crime Fighter of the Year,” San Antonio Police Officers Association

2005

• “Public Interest Champion,” Texas Public Interest Research Group

2007

• “Legislative Hall of Fame,” Texas Realtors Association

2009

• “Legislative Leadership Award,” Texas Association of Broadcasters

• “Freedom of Information Award,” Texas Daily Newspaper Association

• “Advocate of the Year,” New America Alliance

• “Legislative Leadership Award,” Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce

• “Best of the Legislature: Honorable Mention,” Capitol Insider

• “Friend of Medicine Award,” Texas Medical Association

• “Legislature Leadership Award,” Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

• “Legislative Honor Roll,” Texas Watch

2010

• “Reynaldo G. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award”, State Bar of Texas – Hispanic Issues Section

• “Texas Influencer,” named one of the top 30 influential Texas Democrats by Campaigns & Elections Magazine

• “Community Advocate of the Year,” The Texas Association for Bilingual Education

2011

• “National Legislative Award”, one of four legislators honored by the League of United Latin American Citizens for his service to the Latino community