TITLE: In memory of Monica Marie Villarreal of Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: In memory of Monica Marie Villarreal of Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, The family and friends of Monica Marie Villarreal of Corpus Christi were deeply saddened by her tragic passing on November 28, 1997, at the age of 18, and every year on the anniversary of her birth, her loved ones come together to remember the myriad ways in which she enriched their lives; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Dr. J. A. "Tony" Villarreal and Yolanda Villarreal, Monica Villarreal was born on February 28, 1979, in Reno, Nevada; she was a natural caregiver to her two younger sisters, Denise and Amanda, enjoyed the love of her maternal and paternal grandparents, and was also very close to her aunts and uncles and her godmother; and WHEREAS, Ms. Villarreal lived for a time in Germany with her family, as well as in Texas; as a teenager she showed a sense of empathy beyond her years, and those who were closest to her recall her sweetness and her willingness to overlook the mistakes of others; and WHEREAS, Although Monica Villarreal's journey on this earth was far too brief, she will be forever remembered with great affection by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the life and pay tribute to the memory of a beloved Texan, Monica Marie Villarreal; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in remembrance of Monica Villarreal. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 880 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 31, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House