SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721


In Memory

of

Rolando E. Villanueva


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Rolando E. Villanueva, who was born 
November 21, 1918, and died April 23, 2003, at the age of 84; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Rolando gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Rolando was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Rolando E. Villanueva:  his daughters and 
sons-in-law, Dolores Hamilton and her husband, Ron; Geri Balleza
and her husband, Jesse; and Cindy Porras and her husband, 
Humberto; his sons and daughters-in-law, Roland Villanueva, Jr.,
and his wife, Linda; and Tom Villanueva and his wife, Kathy; his 
sister, Vee Gomez; his 10 grandchildren; and his numerous other 
relatives; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Rolando E. Villanueva.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate