SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 359
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Antonio A. Villarreal III, who was inducted into the
Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Tony Villarreal is one of the most successful high
school football coaches in Rio Grande Valley history; he is
credited with 197 wins as a head coach as well as with having had
a profound and positive influence on the lives of his students
and fellow coaches in his role as both a teacher and a mentor; and
WHEREAS, Coach Villarreal began his distinguished 36-year
coaching career in 1980 at McAllen High School; he served for a
time at Alice High School before joining the staff at Port Isabel
High School, where he served as offensive coordinator and then as
athletic director and head coach; and
WHEREAS, He went on to serve as athletic coordinator and
head coach at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North High School, Hanna
High School in Brownsville, and Weslaco High School; over the
course of his 27 years as a head coach, his teams advanced to the
postseason more than 20 times, won 11 district and two
regional championships, and made an appearance in the state
semifinals; and
WHEREAS, Coach Villarreal was known for his ability to
prepare his players and motivate them for important games; he
received numerous honors, including the 1994 Class 3A Coach of
the Year award, and it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his outstanding achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Antonio A. Villarreal III on his
exceptional work as a coach and educator and extend to him
congratulations on being inducted into the Rio Grande Valley
Sports Hall of Fame in 2018; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate