TITLE: In memory of Javier "J. V." Villanueva of Duval County.

SUMMARY: In memory of Javier "J. V." Villanueva of Duval County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Tejano music community lost one of its pillars with the death of groundbreaking DJ Javier Villanueva of San Diego on June 10, 2011, at the age of 61; and WHEREAS, Born in Alice on June 10, 1950, "J. V." Villanueva was the son of Antonio and Ernestina Villanueva; he hosted a morning show on KUKA 105.9-FM from the early days of Tejano radio and introduced his fans to many artists who went on to become stars; in addition, the popular broadcast personality served as a manager for such artists as Laura Canales, Los Fabulosos Cuatro, and Carlos Guzman; and WHEREAS, Mr. Villanueva earned the nickname "the Dean of Tejano" through his dedication to the music; he worked diligently to promote gifted artists who fostered the development of the genre, whether they were already established or just getting their start, and he won official state recognition for Alice as the birthplace of Tejano; in 1999, he helped found the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame Museum, and he served as its chief executive officer; the mayor of Alice proclaimed September 18 as Javier "J. V." Villanueva Day in 2004, and the following year, Tejano Magazine named him Tejano Music Person of the Year; and WHEREAS, J. V. Villanueva brought Tejano music and joy into the lives of innumerable people, and although he will be deeply missed by his loved ones, his contributions will continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Javier "J. V." Villanueva and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Mary Ester Villanueva; to his sons, Javier Antoine Villanueva and his wife, Merlinda, Jose A. Rodriguez and his wife, Jenny, and Johnny Rodriguez and his wife, Mandy; to his daughter, Eva Garcia, and her husband, Pete; to his grandfather, Raul Hernandez; to his brothers, Antonio G. Villanueva, Jr., and his wife, Rosie, and Tony "Buddy" Villanueva; to his sister, Gloria "Puggy" Scoyola; to his brothers-in-law, Robert Garcia and his wife, Elia, Roel Garcia and his wife, Diana, Raul Garcia and his wife, Vicky, and Jose Garcia; to his sisters-in-law, Thelma Villarreal and her husband, Ranulfo, and Cynthia Garcia; to his grandchildren, Erika Rae Garcia, Brittany N. Gibson and her husband, Cody, Kimberly Ann Burgess and her husband, Tanner, Ashley D. Garcia, Natasha N. Rodriguez, Daniel J. Rodriguez, Jon Anthony Rodriguez, Leandra J. Rodriguez, Joshua A. Rodriguez, and Kyra S. Rangel; to his great-grandson, Ayden Madison Burgess; 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 Javier "J. V." Villanueva. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 116 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House