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