85R14715 BPG-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 906
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jose
Juan Esquivel Sr. of Robstown, who passed away on February 25, 2017,
at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Noberto Esquivel and Paula Gutierrez
Esquivel, Johnny Esquivel was born in Alice on May 13, 1941; he grew
up in Robstown with four brothers, Crisanto, Daniel, Noberto, and
Joe, and two sisters, Mena and Minerva; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Esquivel shared a fulfilling marriage of 53
years with his wife, Maria Esquivel; he was the devoted father of
Jose Juan "Johnny" Esquivel Jr., and he took great pride in his
grandchildren, Jose Juan "Trey" Esquivel III, Ashley Esquivel, and
Kevin Esquivel, and in his great-grandchildren, Mallory, Hailey,
Valerie, Riley, Candace, Cyenna, and Caroline; a man of faith, he
was a valued member of St. Anthony Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began his 55-year career in
restaurant management at Joe Cotten's BBQ, and he was subsequently
employed by Mike Cotten's BBQ; his contributions earned the
affection and appreciation of his customers and three generations
of Cotten restaurateurs; and
WHEREAS, Although Johnny Esquivel will be deeply missed, he
has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they
will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Johnny Esquivel Sr.
and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Jose Juan
"Johnny" Esquivel Sr.