By: Meza H.R. No. 1944 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, it is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Herlinda Rangel Chacon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and esteemed member of the Uvalde community; and WHEREAS, Herlinda Rangel Chacon was born on June 2, 1948, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Fernando and Petronila Rangel. She married Mario Chacon on April 26, 1963, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and together they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage; and WHEREAS, Herlinda Rangel Chacon was a devoted mother to her 4 daughters, Rosalinda Chacon of Eagle Pass, Norma Chacon, Lorena Barrera, and Irma Chacon Barrera of Uvalde, as well as her son, Mario Chacon, Jr., and wife, Raquel, of Uvalde; and WHEREAS, she is also survived by her loving sisters, Martina Cardona of Washington, Maria Elena Rangel, and Leonor Rangel, both of Piedras Negras, Mexico, and her brother, Fernando Rangel of Uvalde; and WHEREAS, Herlinda Rangel Chacon will be remembered fondly by her 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, all of whom were touched by her kindness, compassion, and warmth; and WHEREAS, she is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, her granddaughter Nelsy Azeneth Chacon Valdez, and great-granddaughter Joy Lynn Rangel; and WHEREAS, Herlinda Rangel Chacon's life and legacy will be cherished and remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known her; and WHEREAS, the Uvalde community has suffered a great loss with the passing of Herlinda Rangel Chacon, and it is fitting that we honor her memory and express our condolences to her family and loved ones; RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Herlinda Rangel Chacon and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family acknowledging her profound impact on her family, 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 Herlinda Rangel Chacon.