TITLE: In memory of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty.

SUMMARY: In memory of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty.

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WHEREAS, Cherished memories of a life filled with joyful times remain to comfort the family and friends of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty, who was called to be with her Lord and Savior on her 81st birthday surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2024; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jose Leopoldo Dominguez, Sr., and Maria Jesusa Davila, Isabel "Chavela" Dominguez was born on July 21, 1943, and grew up in Hargill, Texas, with her siblings Maria Aurora Davila, Eva Arredondo, Jose Leopoldo Dominguez, Jr., Leonel Dominguez, Sr., Amparo Perez, and Ramiro Cortez; and WHEREAS, A woman of profound faith, Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty was a founding member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church and dedicated her life to her family, community, and church; she took great pleasure in raising her family, gardening, cooking, and dancing, and she treasured time spent hosting family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, and other holiday celebrations; and WHEREAS, Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty shared 57 years of marriage with the love of her life, Ray Dell McClaugherty; they were blessed with raising three treasured children, Robert, Della, and Lee Ray, and through the years they were further blessed with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, celebrating each of their milestones with great joy and love; and WHEREAS, Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty is deeply missed by friends and family; the passage of time will never diminish the joy and love she brought into each of their lives; her beautiful spirit will forever live in their hearts; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Ray Dell McClaugherty; to her son, Robert De Leon and his wife, Gloria; to her daughter, Della Ray McClaugherty Bryant and her husband, Weath; to her son, Lee Ray McClaugherty and his wife, Jenny; to her eight grandchildren, Dalinda Moran and her husband, Elias, Robby De Leon, Taryn Whitney and her husband, Sean, Worsham Bryant and his wife, Kaylee, Roel De Leon, Tyler McClaugherty, Raymond De Leon, and Brianna McClaugherty; to her three great-grandchildren, Matthew Moran, William Whitney, and Bennett Bryant; and to her many 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty. Paxton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a rising vote.