SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Josue V. Quintanilla
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Josue V. Quintanilla,
  who died February 24, 2013, at the age of 84; and
         WHEREAS, Josue Quintanilla was born October 17, 1928, in
  Austin; he left high school in 1945 to serve his country in the
  United States Navy; and
         WHEREAS, He married Marcelina Rivera Quintanilla in 1950,
  and the couple enjoyed more than 62 years of marriage together;
  they were blessed with seven children, seven grandchildren, and a
  great-grandchild; and
         WHEREAS, Recognizing the need to continue his education,
  he returned to school and earned a high school diploma before
  entering The University of Texas College of Pharmacy; when he
  earned his bachelor's degree in 1955, he was one of the first
  Mexican Americans to graduate from the university; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Quintanilla worked as a pharmacist for many
  years in Corpus Christi, where he participated in numerous
  community and professional organizations, including the Nueces
  County Pharmaceutical Association, the Parent Teacher
  Association, the Boy Scouts of America, and Jobs for Progress,
  Incorporated; he returned to his hometown of Austin in 1981 and
  worked for Walgreens until his retirement; and
         WHEREAS, He was active in the civil rights and migrant farm
  workers' movements; he marched alongside his colleague and
  founder of the American GI Forum, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, in
  support of the United Farm Workers; he also held several offices
  with the American GI Forum; and
         WHEREAS, Josue Quintanilla was a man of strong character
  and courage who gave generously of his time to others, and he was
  a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who leaves behind
  memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
  countless friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Josue V. Quintanilla; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Josue Quintanilla.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 25, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate