87S21560 CW-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 146
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The city of Robstown lost an esteemed public servant
  with the death of Joaquin Villarreal III on May 27, 2020, at the age
  of 75; and
         WHEREAS, Joaquin Villarreal III was born in Robstown on
  January 25, 1945, to Joaquin and Maria Magdalena Villarreal, and he
  grew up with four sisters and one brother; after graduating from
  Robstown High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he
  specialized in jet engine mechanics and served a tour of duty in
  Vietnam; returning to civilian life, he earned his associate's
  degree from Del Mar College, his bachelor's degree in history and
  government from The University of Texas at Austin, and his law
  degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern
  University; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his long career in the public
  sector, Judge Villarreal served as assistant district attorney of
  Nueces County, as a Nueces County commissioner, and as judge of the
  County Court at Law 3, before retiring as judge of the 347th
  District Court in 2000; in retirement, he continued to serve as
  local presiding judge of the Nueces County Juvenile Board and as
  visiting judge of the 5th Administrative Judicial Region until
  2014; and
         WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Judge Villarreal was
  active with CASA, Scouts BSA, and the Chicano Law Students; he also
  generously supported such organizations as the Robstown Volunteer
  Fire Department, the Women's Shelter of South Texas, and the Food
  Bank of Corpus Christi, among many others; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Villarreal enjoyed the
  love and support of his wife, Yolanda Villarreal, with whom he
  shared 56 years; he was the proud father of a son, Mario Javier
  Villarreal, who preceded him in death; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
  Joaquin Villarreal III made a meaningful difference in the lives of
  his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions
  will be remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Joaquin Villarreal III and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
  relatives and friends; 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 Joaquin
  Villarreal III.