H.R. No. 146
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Robstown lost an esteemed public servant
with the death of Joaquin Villarreal III on May 27, 2020, at the age
of 75; and
WHEREAS, Joaquin Villarreal III was born in Robstown on
January 25, 1945, to Joaquin and Maria Magdalena Villarreal, and he
grew up with four sisters and one brother; after graduating from
Robstown High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he
specialized in jet engine mechanics and served a tour of duty in
Vietnam; returning to civilian life, he earned his associate's
degree from Del Mar College, his bachelor's degree in history and
government from The University of Texas at Austin, and his law
degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern
University; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his long career in the public
sector, Judge Villarreal served as assistant district attorney of
Nueces County, as a Nueces County commissioner, and as judge of the
County Court at Law 3, before retiring as judge of the 347th
District Court in 2000; in retirement, he continued to serve as
local presiding judge of the Nueces County Juvenile Board and as
visiting judge of the 5th Administrative Judicial Region until
2014; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Judge Villarreal was
active with CASA, Scouts BSA, and the Chicano Law Students; he also
generously supported such organizations as the Robstown Volunteer
Fire Department, the Women's Shelter of South Texas, and the Food
Bank of Corpus Christi, among many others; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Villarreal enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Yolanda Villarreal, with whom he
shared 56 years; he was the proud father of a son, Mario Javier
Villarreal, who preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
Joaquin Villarreal III made a meaningful difference in the lives of
his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions
will be remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Joaquin Villarreal III and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 Joaquin
Villarreal III.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 146 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House