H.R. No. 2035
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Ronald Anthony Maceo of Galveston on
November 13, 2022, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, A native of Galveston, Ronnie Maceo was born to
Rosario and Dorothy Maceo on September 20, 1947; he grew up with a
sister, Olivia, and two brothers, Thomas and Rosario, and he
received his education at Allen Military Academy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maceo enjoyed a rewarding career as the
proprietor of Maceo Spice and Import Company, which he and his
daughter, Concetta, grew into a thriving, iconic Galveston
business; a loyal islander, he dedicated himself to promoting local
companies and to helping restaurants develop signature flavors; he
was a founding member of the Coconut Grove Bunch and the Galveston
Restaurant Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his daughter, Mr. Maceo took great
pride in his son, Frank, and his granddaughter, Precely; in his free
time, he loved cooking and hosting, and he also liked taking trips
to Costa Rica; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ronnie Maceo
will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and
generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ronald Anthony Maceo
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
son, Frank Maceo; to his daughter, Concetta Maceo-Sims, and her
husband, Destin; to his granddaughter, Precely Rose Sims; to his
sister, Olivia Maceo Weekley; to his nieces and nephews, Stratton
and Ryan Weekley, Michael McShane Jr., Cassidy Witt, and Corrie
Prestridge; and to his other relatives and many friends; 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 Ronnie
Maceo.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2035 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House