81R17206 JKB-D

By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1173

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the passing of Ruben Villarreal Guerra of San Antonio on March 7, 2009, at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, Born on July 18, 1915, Ruby Villarreal left her native Piedras Negras, Mexico, for San Antonio during the Mexican Revolution; once she was old enough to work, she helped run a candy shop with her grandmother at the Progreso Theater, where she also worked as a ticket taker; and

WHEREAS, She married Edmundo Guerra in 1938, and they became the parents of a daughter, Yolanda; when Mrs. Guerra's sister-in-law died in 1947, she and her husband took in the deceased woman's four children and raised them as their own; and

WHEREAS, The couple worked hard to provide for a family that had suddenly grown larger; Mr. Guerra held down two jobs, while Mrs. Guerra devoted herself to taking care of the household; her nurturing guidance helped the young people to grow into responsible adults who distinguished themselves in a variety of fields; and

WHEREAS, An admirable woman who always put others' needs before her own, Ruby Guerra was known for her kindness and generosity, and these qualities will long resonate in the hearts of her loved ones and all who were privileged to share in her company; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ruby Villarreal Guerra and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her nieces, Teresa Rodriguez and Janie Mora; to her nephews, Santos and Jesse Villarreal; to her son-in-law, Carmelo Rivas; to her three grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ruby Guerra.