HR95 - In memory of Andrew H. Villarreal of San Antonio.

      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.     Lujan     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 95 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House