H.R. No. 968
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Leonardo V. Camarillo of Edinburg on November 15, 2016,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Manuel and Julia Camarillo, Leonardo
Camarillo answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the
United States Army; he served in Europe with D Company, 2nd Armored
Rifle Battalion, 48th Infantry and subsequently completed a
deployment with the 49th Armored Division; after returning to
civilian life, he farmed in Hidalgo County for more than half a
century; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant as well, Mr. Camarillo
won three elections as Hidalgo County commissioner for Precinct 4
and worked as city manager of Elsa for three years; in addition, he
served as president of the South Texas County Judges and
Commissioners Association and the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Development Council, as a member of the board of the North Alamo
Water Supply Corporation, and as a volunteer for numerous other
local organizations; he was also appointed by Governor Mark White
to serve on the State Job Training Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Camarillo enjoyed a fulfilling marriage with
his wife, Diana, and over the years, he was blessed with a fine
family that included four children, Norma Castillo and her husband,
Michael, Sylvia Camarillo-Gomez, Delia Gaona, and Leonardo
Camarillo Jr. and his wife, Tracey, as well as 11 grandchildren,
Mark, Michael, Jaclyn, Matthew, Jorge, Isaiah, Celeste, Darryl,
Shia, Liela, and Kaya; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mr. Camarillo often recited the
rosary for people in ill health; he encouraged his children to live
a life of integrity, humility, and generosity, and he was an
inspiring role model to all who knew him; in his leisure hours, he
enjoyed traveling and barbecuing; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, memories of this
beloved man will be forever treasured by those who were fortunate
enough to share in the richness of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leonardo V.
Camarillo and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and
friends; 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 Leonardo
Camarillo.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 968 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House