89R11406 JRI-D
By: Lujan H.R. No. 95
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Andrew H. Villarreal of San Antonio on
December 22, 2024, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ernesto and Otila Villarreal, Andrew
Villarreal was born in San Antonio on July 4, 1930; answering his
nation's call to duty, he served in the United States Air Force
during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, On August 20, 1953, Mr. Villarreal exchanged vows
with Josefina Torres, and the couple went on to share a rewarding
marriage until her passing; he took great pride in their 4 children,
Patricia, Andrew, Rene, and David, and over the years, he had the
pleasure of seeing their family grow to include 6 grandchildren and
15 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, First called to the ministry in 1956, Mr. Villarreal
attended Southern Christian College, Colegio Biblico, Howard Payne
University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; over
the course of nearly four decades, he served as the pastor of
churches at communities across Texas, including in Coleman,
Weslaco, and McAllen, and he retired in 1996, following nearly 20
years of service with congregations in San Antonio; he founded the
Hispanic Senior Adult Camp in 1993, and he later expanded its
mission by establishing Campamento Maranatha Para Adultos Mayores
de Tejas; he also held leadership roles in many other ministerial
organizations, such as the Asociación Bautista de Rio Grande
Valley, the Asociación Bautista Mexicana de San Antonio, Inc., and
the Reunión de Pastores Mayores de San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Setting an inspiring example of faith in action,
Andrew Villarreal enriched the lives of countless people through
his spiritual leadership, and he leaves behind a legacy that will
long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Andrew
H. Villarreal and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his children, Patricia Ann Villarreal, Andrew Villarreal
Jr. and his wife, Debbie, Rene Villarreal and his wife, Sylvia, and
David Villarreal and his wife, Deborah; to his grandchildren,
Marisa, Erik, Michael, Michele, Marleen, and Daniella; to his
great-grandchildren; and to his many other 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 Andrew
Villarreal.