Bill Text: TX HR146 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 146 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Joaquin Villarreal III of Robstown.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR146 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR146-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 146



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Robstown lost an esteemed public servant
	with the death of Joaquin Villarreal III on May 27, 2020, at the age
	of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Joaquin Villarreal III was born in Robstown on
	January 25, 1945, to Joaquin and Maria Magdalena Villarreal, and he
	grew up with four sisters and one brother; after graduating from
	Robstown High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he
	specialized in jet engine mechanics and served a tour of duty in
	Vietnam; returning to civilian life, he earned his associate's
	degree from Del Mar College, his bachelor's degree in history and
	government from The University of Texas at Austin, and his law
	degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern
	University; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his long career in the public
	sector, Judge Villarreal served as assistant district attorney of
	Nueces County, as a Nueces County commissioner, and as judge of the
	County Court at Law 3, before retiring as judge of the 347th
	District Court in 2000; in retirement, he continued to serve as
	local presiding judge of the Nueces County Juvenile Board and as
	visiting judge of the 5th Administrative Judicial Region until
	2014; and
	WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Judge Villarreal was
	active with CASA, Scouts BSA, and the Chicano Law Students; he also
	generously supported such organizations as the Robstown Volunteer
	Fire Department, the Women's Shelter of South Texas, and the Food
	Bank of Corpus Christi, among many others; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Villarreal enjoyed the
	love and support of his wife, Yolanda Villarreal, with whom he
	shared 56 years; he was the proud father of a son, Mario Javier
	Villarreal, who preceded him in death; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
	Joaquin Villarreal III made a meaningful difference in the lives of
	his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions
	will be remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Joaquin Villarreal III and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
	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 Joaquin
	Villarreal III.

	Herrero

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 146 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House