H.R. No. 143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 18, 2011, marked the 67th wedding anniversary
of Pedro and Estefana Villareal of Elsa, providing a wonderful
opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as
husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Pedro Villareal was born in Cuevitas, while the
former Estefana Reyes is a native of Weslaco; they were joined in
matrimony on June 18, 1944, by a justice of the peace; initially,
Mr. and Mrs. Villareal were employed as migrant workers, and they
traveled to Washington State; Mr. Villareal later joined the
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District as a custodian and retired
after two decades of dedicated service; valued members of the local
Methodist church, they have served the congregation in a number of
leadership roles; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Villareal have been
blessed with a treasured family that includes 10 children, Pedro,
Baldemar, Rosa, Aida Mae, Ofelia, Maria Delicia, Maria Elena,
Susana, Saul, and Eloy, as well as 19 grandchildren, 6
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; the couple
have set an example of responsibility and integrity for their
offspring and instilled strong values of hard work, humility, and
thriftiness; and
WHEREAS, The nearly seven decades of marriage that Mr. and
Mrs. Villareal have shared provide eloquent affirmation of the
meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an
inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Pedro and
Estefana Villareal on their 67th wedding anniversary and extend to
them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Villareal as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House