H.R. No. 1035


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Servando Villarreal on February 28, 2005, as vice president of student development at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Harlingen, has concluded an exceptional career dedicated to educational excellence and the success and well-being of TSTC students; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Mr. Villarreal earned his bachelor's degree in 1966 and taught high school math and physics at Brownsville High School; three years later, he completed his master's degree in secondary school administration and academic counseling, and became the first vocational director-counselor at the school; and WHEREAS, "Mr. V," as he is affectionately called by students and colleagues alike, began his impressive career with TSTC in 1972 as a vocational counselor before becoming director of admissions and records, manager of student services, and dean of student services, and since September 2002, he has held the title of vice president of student development; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the last 26 years as head of the college's student services division, Mr. Villarreal has earned the respect and admiration of many individuals as he supervised admissions and records, financial assistance, student activities, college information, student support services, counseling services, and intramural sports; and WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the National Guard, Mr. Villarreal retired from military service in 1999 with the rank of major, after serving his country with honor for more than two decades; and WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Servando Villarreal has served the students of Texas State Technical College with integrity and genuine concern for their welfare, and it is a pleasure to honor him as he embarks on an exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby commend Servando Villarreal for his many years of dedication to the education of Texas students and extend to him best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Villarreal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Solis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1035 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House