H.R. No. 906

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jose Juan Esquivel Sr. of Robstown, who passed away on February 25, 2017, at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, The son of Noberto Esquivel and Paula Gutierrez Esquivel, Johnny Esquivel was born in Alice on May 13, 1941; he grew up in Robstown with four brothers, Crisanto, Daniel, Noberto, and Joe, and two sisters, Mena and Minerva; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Esquivel shared a fulfilling marriage of 53 years with his wife, Maria Esquivel; he was the devoted father of Jose Juan "Johnny" Esquivel Jr., and he took great pride in his grandchildren, Jose Juan "Trey" Esquivel III, Ashley Esquivel, and Kevin Esquivel, and in his great-grandchildren, Mallory, Hailey, Valerie, Riley, Candace, Cyenna, and Caroline; a man of faith, he was a valued member of St. Anthony Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began his 55-year career in restaurant management at Joe Cotten's BBQ, and he was subsequently employed by Mike Cotten's BBQ; his contributions earned the affection and appreciation of his customers and three generations of Cotten restaurateurs; and

WHEREAS, Although Johnny Esquivel will be deeply missed, he has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Johnny Esquivel Sr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Jose Juan "Johnny" Esquivel Sr.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 906 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House