H.R. No. 19
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Miguel Villanueva is retiring as the commissioner
for Sutton County Precinct 1 at the end of 2020, drawing to a close a
remarkable tenure that has spanned 38 years; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 1982, Mike Villanueva successfully
ran for commissioner 10 times, including 2 unopposed elections;
during his time in office, he was instrumental in paving Bloodworth
Road and in securing a grant for replacement water and sewage lines,
and he also headed up a grant application to replace an aging sewage
system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Villanueva has further contributed to his
community as chair of the Concho Valley Council of Governments and
as a member of the Concho Valley Transit District board; moreover,
he has served as a foster grandparent with the Sonora Independent
School District and worked with the Vaquero Heritage Program; a
longtime parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, he has twice led
the Knights of Columbus as the Grand Knight; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Villanueva has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Amparo, and he takes great pride in
their 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mike Villanueva's hard work, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Sutton County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
exceptional record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mike Villanueva for his service on the
Sutton County Commissioners Court and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Villanueva as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House