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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close |
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with the passing of Ronald Anthony Maceo of Galveston on |
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November 13, 2022, at the age of 75; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Galveston, Ronnie Maceo was born to |
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Rosario and Dorothy Maceo on September 20, 1947; he grew up with a |
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sister, Olivia, and two brothers, Thomas and Rosario, and he |
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received his education at Allen Military Academy; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Maceo enjoyed a rewarding career as the |
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proprietor of Maceo Spice and Import Company, which he and his |
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daughter, Concetta, grew into a thriving, iconic Galveston |
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business; a loyal islander, he dedicated himself to promoting local |
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companies and to helping restaurants develop signature flavors; he |
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was a founding member of the Coconut Grove Bunch and the Galveston |
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Restaurant Association; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his daughter, Mr. Maceo took great |
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pride in his son, Frank, and his granddaughter, Precely; in his free |
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time, he loved cooking and hosting, and he also liked taking trips |
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to Costa Rica; and |
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WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ronnie Maceo |
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will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and |
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generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ronald Anthony Maceo |
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and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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son, Frank Maceo; to his daughter, Concetta Maceo-Sims, and her |
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husband, Destin; to his granddaughter, Precely Rose Sims; to his |
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sister, Olivia Maceo Weekley; to his nieces and nephews, Stratton |
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and Ryan Weekley, Michael McShane Jr., Cassidy Witt, and Corrie |
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Prestridge; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it |
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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 Ronnie |
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Maceo. |