87S31084 JRI-D
By: Lopez H.R. No. 125
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fred Alonzo Rangel of San Antonio, an esteemed civic
leader and friend to many, passed away on October 2, 2021, at the
age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Freddie Rangel was born in Corpus Christi on
October 21, 1954, to the Reverend Frank Rangel Sr. and Sylvia
Rangel, and he grew up with the companionship of five brothers,
Rudolfo, Frank, Robert, Gilbert, and Richard; after graduating from
Memorial High School in San Antonio, he earned a bachelor's degree
in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1978; he
later received a diploma in biblical studies from the Latin
American Bible Institute in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rangel founded ADCO Master Builders in 1991, and
he served for many years as president and chief executive officer;
over the course of his tenure, he played an instrumental role in
building commercial and residential structures in the San Antonio
area; passionate about politics, he served as president of the
Republican Party of Bexar County, as a precinct chair, and as a
member of the State Republican Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith throughout his life, Mr. Rangel
served as youth minister at La Trinidad Assembly of God Church and
as associate minister at East Central Assembly of God Church; most
recently, he was an active member of Westover Hills Church, where he
volunteered countless hours with several ministries; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rangel benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Debbie, and he took great pride in
their daughter, Amy; over the years, he had the pleasure of seeing
his family grow to include two grandchildren, Luna and Joaquin; in
his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf, playing the guitar, and
going dancing with his wife; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
Freddie Rangel made a meaningful difference in the lives of his
loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be
fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Fred Alonzo Rangel and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn
his passing; 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 Freddie
Rangel.