SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 426
In Memory
of
Leopoldo Jesus Villa
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Leopoldo Jesus Villa, who died November
8, 2022, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen and an esteemed Texan,
Leopoldo Villa was born on October 31, 1948, in Aransas Pass; he
was a beloved and highly respected pillar of the Rockport
community as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather; and
WHEREAS, Leo led a distinguished career of nearly five
decades with Texas Parks and Wildlife as a motor vehicle
technician, and he was a devoted public servant who was active in
his community throughout his life; Leo served on the Rockport
City Council for 20 years, led the city as mayor pro tempore for
four years, and served one term on the board of the Aransas County
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Leo was respected and admired for his generous
spirit and positive outlook, and his leadership and commitment to
the community helped make Rockport a wonderful place in which to
live and raise a family; his community involvement ranged from
his positions in civic leadership to his roles as a baseball
coach with the Rockport Little League and as a founding member of
the P.O.D.E.R. committee in support of education; and
WHEREAS, In all endeavors, Leo benefited from the love and
support of his beloved wife of 53 years, Josie Villa; he was
blessed with two children, Suzanne and J. D., whom he raised by
loving example; he adored his three grandchildren and his two
great-grandchildren, who were a great source of pride and joy to
him; and
WHEREAS, Leo led a full and rewarding life, and his
strength of character and leadership were a shining example to
those around him; he was a cherished friend to countless people,
and his memory will be forever cherished by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Leopoldo Jesus Villa; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Leopoldo Villa.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 17, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate