SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 430
In Memory
of
Roland Esparza
WHEREAS, The life of a respected and dedicated attorney
drew to a close with the passing of Roland R. Esparza of San
Antonio on January 22, 2021, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 4, 1967, to Roy and Anita
Esparza, Roland Esparza grew up with the companionship of a
brother, Mario, and three sisters, Leticia, Michele, and
Caroline; after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in
San Antonio in 1986, he earned his bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at Austin in 1989 and then enrolled at the
University of Houston Law Center, where he received a juris
doctorate in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Esparza established a successful law
practice, distinguishing himself as a skillful and highly
effective advocate for his clients, and he served as a municipal
court judge for the City of San Antonio from 1997 to 2003; highly
respected by his peers, he served on two committees for the San
Antonio Bar Association and also held membership in the Mexican
American Bar Association; each year since 2018, he had been
recognized by Scene In S.A. magazine as part of its "Best S.A.
Lawyers" feature, and he was further honored with a Client's
Choice Award; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Esparza enjoyed the
love and support of Amanda L. Muth, and the relationship they
shared was a source of much happiness and fulfillment to him; he
relished spending time with his family and taking them on
memorable vacations, and he looked forward to his weekly golf and
dinner outings with friends; possessing a positive outlook and a
strong sense of faith, he was also beloved for his generosity and
humble attitude; and
WHEREAS, Roland R. Esparza was an accomplished attorney
who was deeply devoted to the people he served and to his circle
of loved ones and friends, and he will forever be a source of
inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Roland R. Esparza
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
soul mate, Amanda L. Muth; to his mother, Anita R. Esparza; to his
brother, Mario R. Esparza, and his wife, Deborah; to his sisters,
Leticia A. Esparza, Michele M. Rodriguez and her husband, Ross,
and Caroline R. Esparza-Pena and her husband, Alexander; to his
nieces and nephews, Felicia D. Menchaca and her husband,
Reginald, Reginald C. Menchaca, Serenity Menchaca, Katelyn A.
Esparza, Myrella I. Rodriguez, Catalina S. Rodriguez, Alexander
G. Pena Jr., Arianna A. Pena, Jacqueline R. Silva, and Benito
Silva IV; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Roland Esparza.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate