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79S31575 MW-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 613



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Amador Villalobos were 
deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on March 
9, 2006, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Born on February 16, 1926, Mr. Villalobos had to 
leave school early to go to work; in 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. 
Army and later joined the U.S. Air Force, where he reached the rank 
of corporal, and for his service, he received the World War II 
Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal in Japan; on November 4, 
1951, he married his sweetheart, Ana Maria Samaniego, and they had 
six children; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Villalobos was an astute businessman who owned 
and operated two gasoline stations in Fabens; fulfilling his life's 
dream, he also opened Amador's Beer Garden and Grocery, which he ran 
until his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of his community and avid sports 
fan, Mr. Villalobos served as president and acting manager of the 
Fabens Merchants Baseball Club and remained active in Fabens high 
school football where he received the honor of "Coach of the Week" 
numerous times; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Villalobos also participated in local politics, 
working in every election and making a meaningful contribution to 
the electoral process; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man and successful businessman, Mr. 
Villalobos will be missed not only by his family but also by his 
many friends throughout the community to which he contributed so 
greatly; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Amador Villalobos and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his wife, Ana Maria; to his children, Ray, David, 
Bertha, and Ana; to his grandchildren:  Diana, Laura, and David 
"Rudy," James, Bobbi, Jennifer, and Jeffrey, and Steven, Matthew, 
and Amanda; to his great-granddaughter, Emery Elizabeth; and to his 
other relatives and many 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 Amador 
Villalobos.