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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Fred Alonzo Rangel of San Antonio, an esteemed civic |
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leader and friend to many, passed away on October 2, 2021, at the |
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age of 66; and |
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WHEREAS, Freddie Rangel was born in Corpus Christi on |
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October 21, 1954, to the Reverend Frank Rangel Sr. and Sylvia |
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Rangel, and he grew up with the companionship of five brothers, |
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Rudolfo, Frank, Robert, Gilbert, and Richard; after graduating from |
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Memorial High School in San Antonio, he earned a bachelor's degree |
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in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1978; he |
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later received a diploma in biblical studies from the Latin |
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American Bible Institute in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Rangel founded ADCO Master Builders in 1991, and |
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he served for many years as president and chief executive officer; |
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over the course of his tenure, he played an instrumental role in |
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building commercial and residential structures in the San Antonio |
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area; passionate about politics, he served as president of the |
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Republican Party of Bexar County, as a precinct chair, and as a |
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member of the State Republican Executive Committee; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith throughout his life, Mr. Rangel |
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served as youth minister at La Trinidad Assembly of God Church and |
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as associate minister at East Central Assembly of God Church; most |
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recently, he was an active member of Westover Hills Church, where he |
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volunteered countless hours with several ministries; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rangel benefited from the |
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love and support of his wife, Debbie, and he took great pride in |
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their daughter, Amy; over the years, he had the pleasure of seeing |
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his family grow to include two grandchildren, Luna and Joaquin; in |
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his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf, playing the guitar, and |
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going dancing with his wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, |
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Freddie Rangel made a meaningful difference in the lives of his |
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loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be |
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fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Fred Alonzo Rangel and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn |
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his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Freddie |
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Rangel. |