H.R. No. 1269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Evangelina Macias of Clint on March 4, 2022, at the age
of 88; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Seferino and Francisca Rodrighez,
the former Vangie Rodrighez was born on February 1, 1934, and grew
up with six siblings, Chole, Lucy, Emma, Pavi, Ruben, and Locha; she
married the love of her life, Frank Macias, and they were blessed
with five children, Irma, Frank, Irene, Eddie, and Cathy; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Macias devoted herself to her family; she
created a home full of love, and she was a wonderful cook; sustained
by a strong faith, she was a very active member of San Lorenzo
Catholic Church; she was always ready to help those in need;
dedicated to her community and to public education, she volunteered
extensively for the Clint Independent School District and served on
the school board; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Macias knew the joy of
welcoming into her treasured family 11 grandchildren, Lisa, Adrian,
David, Josh, Ruben, Michael, Richie, Cassie, Jessie, Emily, and
Matthew; they were her pride and joy, and she was very involved in
their upbringing; she later became the "bestest" great-grandmother
to Landon, Isabelle, Adriana, David, Madison, Xavier, Dominic,
Micah, Ian, Ethan, Barrett, and Jaxon; in addition, she was "Tia
Vanje" to her numerous nieces and nephews and a dear sister to her
husband's siblings, Margie, Bennie, Mary, Esequiel, and Tere; she
had a very special bond with her surviving sister, Locha, and her
brother-in-law, Ernest Vigil; and
WHEREAS, Although Vangie Macias is deeply missed, those who
held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she
brought into their lives, and her commitment to her loved ones and
her community will remain a source of inspiration; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Evangelina Macias and
extend sincere condolences to her family and 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 Vangie
Macias.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1269 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 6, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House