79R2005 JNC-D

By:  Guillen                                                    H.C.R. No. 141



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Fidel and Andrea R. Villarreal Elementary School 
is opening its doors in the fall of 2005, ushering in an exciting 
new era of educational opportunity for the children of Zapata 
County; and
	WHEREAS, The institution will undoubtedly be an exemplary 
place of learning that will provide local students with a strong 
foundation on which to build; and
	WHEREAS, Constructed on 15 acres of land donated by the 
Villarreal family, the school is named to honor the memory of 
lifelong Zapata County residents Fidel and Andrea R. Villarreal; 
and
	WHEREAS, Respected members of the community, this notable 
Texas couple operated the Bluebonnet Cafe for more than 30 years and 
were also involved in farming, ranching, and the furniture 
business; firm believers in the importance of education, they 
successfully instilled the same values in their family, as 
evidenced by the fact that five of their six children and all of 
their grandchildren graduated from college; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the generous contribution of the Villarreal 
family furthers the enduring legacy of Fidel and Andrea Villarreal, 
whose commitment to education and helping others will benefit 
countless young Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay special tribute to the memory of Fidel and Andrea R. 
Villarreal and commemorate the opening of the Fidel and Andrea R. 
Villarreal Elementary School in Zapata County; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Villarreal family and for the school as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and 
Senate.