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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Heriberto Garcia Maldonado on January 9, 2023, at the age |
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of 87; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Rodolfo and Bernandina Maldonado, "Eddie" |
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Maldonado was born on September 13, 1935, in Del Rio; he received |
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his education at San Felipe High School and graduated as a member of |
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the Class of 1954; enlisting in the U.S. Army two years later, he |
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served as a combat medic specialist and earned a marksmanship badge |
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before being honorably discharged in 1962; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado married the love of his life, Yolanda |
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Ramos, on August 18, 1962, and the couple shared a richly rewarding |
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union until Mrs. Maldonado's passing; Mr. Maldonado took great |
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pride in his five children, Hector, Carmen, Jerry, Danny, and |
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Heriberto, and with the passing years, he had the privilege of |
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welcoming grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his treasured |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado was a skilled musician who played |
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guitar with the church choir and for community Mother's Day |
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serenades; in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and watching |
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football; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed |
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man's love and friendship will always remember him with great |
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admiration and affection; 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 Heriberto Garcia |
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Maldonado and extend sincere condolences to his many friends and |
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loved ones; 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 Eddie |
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Maldonado. |
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Morales of Maverick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2488 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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