81R13714 JGH-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 850
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of
Hermelinda Economedes of Edinburg, who died on February 23, 2009,
at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Linda Economedes was born in Edinburg on September
25, 1942, to Cayetano Casas and Gregoria Lopez Diaz; also known as
"Mellie" to her close friends, she attended Sacred Heart School and
graduated from Edinburg High School in 1961; and
WHEREAS, After earning her nursing degree, Mrs. Economedes
worked as a nurse with several Edinburg physicians over the years;
later in life, she worked in real estate; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Mrs. Economedes was joined in marriage to
Johnny G. "The Greek" Economedes, and they were blessed with two
children, DeAnne and Andrew; the couple shared a happy life
together until 1998, when Mr. Economedes passed away; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strong religious faith, Mrs. Economedes
was an active, lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
serving as a lector and as a member of the ACTS Brothers and
Sisters, the Disciples in Mission, and the Women of Grace; and
WHEREAS, She was active in the greater community as well,
serving on the Pan American Round Table of Edinburg and
representing the Edinburg Fire Department on the Texas Forest
Service Rural Fire Advisory Council; she was also a member of the
Edinburg Friends of the Library and the McAllen Booklovers Club;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her family, her community, and her
faith, Linda Economedes was a warm and compassionate woman, and she
leaves behind memories that will be forever treasured by those who
knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Hermelinda Economedes
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
daughter, DeAnne Economedes; to her son, Andrew Economedes; to her
sisters, Cecilia Casas and Evangelina Garza and her husband,
Carlos; to her sisters-in-law, Maria Elena Casas and Lydia Casas;
to her brother-in-law, Israel Rodriguez; to her longtime friend,
Maria de Jesus "Chuy" Chia; and to her other relatives and many
friends; 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 memory of Hermelinda
Economedes.