TITLE: In memory of Maria Maciel of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Maria Maciel of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Maria Maciel of Waco passed away on April 3, 2011, at the age of 99, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, Born on February 21, 1912, in Mexico, the former Maria Hernandez was the daughter of Hilario and Fernanda Hernandez; she was joined in marriage with Andres Maciel on June 22, 1931, and the couple shared more than seven rewarding decades together, until Mr. Maciel's passing in 2003; and WHEREAS, Maria Maciel was a devoted mother to her five sons, Trinidad, Raymond, Jesse, Johnny, and Joe, and four daughters, Esperanza, Victoria, Gloria, and Andrea, and to Irene Salazar, whom she raised as a daughter; over the years, she delighted in seeing her family grow to include 34 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Earlier in her life, Mrs. Maciel worked for Roy Beatty Cleaners, Holiday Cleaners, and Buchanan's Laundry; a woman of deep faith, she was an active parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church, where she belonged to the Guadalupanas; this beloved matriarch enjoyed cooking for her loved ones and kept them all in her prayers; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a sweet, amiable nature, Maria Maciel touched many lives during her time on this earth, and she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maria Maciel and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children and their spouses, Raymond and Sally Maciel, Jesse and Linda Maciel, Johnny and Eva Maciel, Joe and Dodie Maciel, Esperanza Salazar and Jose Soto, Victoria Mata, Gloria Gonzales, and Andrea Perez; to Irene Salazar and her husband, Julio; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives 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 Maria Maciel. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1897 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House