TITLE: In memory of Evangelina "Vangie" Macias of Clint.

SUMMARY: In memory of Evangelina "Vangie" Macias of Clint.

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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. Gonz lez of El Paso 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. Chief Clerk of the House