S.R. No. 373
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 John Albert Villanueva II
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of respected police officer
1-7 John Albert Villanueva II who died March 6, 1995; and
1-8 WHEREAS, A native son of Texas, Officer Villanueva was born
1-9 in Corpus Christi on May 14, 1939; a graduate of Miller High
1-10 School, he joined the Corpus Christi Police Department on
1-11 May 1, 1972; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Always striving to do his best on behalf of his
1-13 fellow citizens, John A. Villanueva was promoted to Sergeant on
1-14 August 23, 1982; during his 23 years as a police officer, he
1-15 became noted for his unimpeachable character and high moral
1-16 standards; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Whether as a member of the Uniform Division or the
1-18 Criminal Investigation Division, Officer Villanueva was a true
1-19 professional who won accolades from his colleagues and supervisors
1-20 for his hard work and devotion to duty; and
1-21 WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous letters of appreciation
1-22 from people he had helped, Officer Villanueva was named Officer of
1-23 the Year in 1991 by the Knights of Columbus; and
2-1 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, he was a member of Most Precious
2-2 Blood Catholic Church; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, John Villanueva brought joy
2-4 into the hearts of his family and friends and enriched their lives;
2-5 and
2-6 WHEREAS, Few have dedicated themselves so thoroughly to the
2-7 welfare of their fellowman as did John A. Villanueva, and his loss
2-8 will be deeply felt by the citizens of Corpus Christi; now,
2-9 therefore, be it
2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
2-12 of John Albert Villanueva II: his sons, John Albert Villanueva III,
2-13 James Allen Villanueva, and Joseph Adam Villanueva; his daughters,
2-14 Lucy Marie Montez and Lorie Marie Villanueva; and his four
2-15 grandchildren; and, be it further
2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-17 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-18 Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-19 in memory of John A. Villanueva II.
2-20 Truan
2-21 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
2-22 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
2-23 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
2-24 Brown Luna Sibley
2-25 Cain Madla Sims
3-1 Ellis Moncrief Turner
3-2 Gallegos Montford Wentworth
3-3 Galloway Nelson West
3-4 Harris Nixon Whitmire
3-5 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini
3-6 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-7 ______________________________________
3-8 President of the Senate
3-9 I hereby certify that the above
3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-11 on March 9, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-12 ______________________________________
3-13 Secretary of the Senate
3-14 ______________________________________
3-15 Member, Texas Senate