SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 822
In Memory
of
Oralia T. Villarreal
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Alamo in mourning the loss of Oralia T. Villarreal, who died on
April 5, 2015, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Oralia Villarreal was born on May 20, 1935, in Taft,
Texas; she enriched the lives of all who knew her through her
warmth and kindness and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, She married Rudy Villarreal on July 2, 1956, and
they were blessed with eight children; she found immense
fulfilment in caring for her family, and over the years she was
blessed with 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Villarreal was an excellent cook who was
noted for her delicious tamales; her favorite pastimes included
playing Scrabble and watching the San Antonio Spurs, and she
enjoyed traveling the country with her husband, who served for
many years as the mayor of Alamo; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity and strength, Oralia Villarreal
gave unselfishly of her time to others; she was respected and
admired by many, and she leaves behind memories that will long
be cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Oralia T. Villarreal; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Oralia Villarreal.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate