TITLE: In memory of Joaquin Villarreal III of Robstown.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joaquin Villarreal III of Robstown.

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WHEREAS, The city of Robstown lost an esteemed public servant with the death of Joaquin Villarreal III on May 27, 2020, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Joaquin Villarreal III was born in Robstown on January 25, 1945, to Joaquin and Maria Magdalena Villarreal, and he grew up with four sisters and one brother; after graduating from Robstown High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he specialized in jet engine mechanics and served a tour of duty in Vietnam; returning to civilian life, he earned his associate's degree from Del Mar College, his bachelor's degree in history and government from The University of Texas at Austin, and his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his long career in the public sector, Judge Villarreal served as assistant district attorney of Nueces County, as a Nueces County commissioner, and as judge of the County Court at Law 3, before retiring as judge of the 347th District Court in 2000; in retirement, he continued to serve as local presiding judge of the Nueces County Juvenile Board and as visiting judge of the 5th Administrative Judicial Region until 2014; and WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Judge Villarreal was active with CASA, Scouts BSA, and the Chicano Law Students; he also generously supported such organizations as the Robstown Volunteer Fire Department, the Women's Shelter of South Texas, and the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, among many others; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Villarreal enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Yolanda Villarreal, with whom he shared 56 years; he was the proud father of a son, Mario Javier Villarreal, who preceded him in death; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Joaquin Villarreal III made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joaquin Villarreal III and extend heartfelt sympathy to his 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 Joaquin Villarreal III. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 146 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House