85R34633 KSM-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2727
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Gloria Caballero Vaello of Benavides on September 24,
2016, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Born to Amador and Susie Caballero on August 8,
1925, in Benavides, the former Gloria Caballero was the eldest of
five children and readily volunteered to help care for her
brothers, Ricardo, Arnoldo, and Amador, and her sister, Alma; after
attending school in the Benavides Independent School District, she
went on to graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University and Texas
A&I University; she married Frank "Tite" Vaello in 1950, and
together they raised three children, Frank, Mary Ann, and Lee; over
the years, her treasured family grew to include eight grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong champion of education, Mrs. Vaello
enjoyed a career with Benavides ISD that spanned five decades; she
taught second-graders and high school students for many years
before becoming a high school guidance counselor, and throughout
her notable tenure, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to
the well-being of her students; after retiring from the district,
she dedicated herself to securing a public library for her
hometown; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Vaello was deeply devoted to her family, her
faith, and her community, and she will forever be remembered with
admiration and affection by all who held her close to their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria Caballero
Vaello and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:
to her daughter, Mary Ann Belden, and her husband, Joe; to her son,
Lee Vaello, and his wife, Elizabeth; to her daughter-in-law, Elda
Vaello; to her grandchildren, Mary Candace Francisco, Patrick,
David, and Charlie Belden, Christin Vaello Dockery, and
Christopher, Brandon, and Brianna Vaello; to her eight
great-grandchildren; to her brother, Amador Caballero; to her
sisters-in-law, Alma Caballero and Sylvia Vaello; 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 Gloria
Caballero Vaello.