TITLE: Commending Mike Villanueva for his service on the Sutton County Commissioners Court.

SUMMARY: Commending Mike Villanueva for his service on the Sutton County Commissioners Court.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House