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.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1173 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House