H.R. No. 2488
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Heriberto Garcia Maldonado on January 9, 2023, at the age
  of 87; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Rodolfo and Bernandina Maldonado, "Eddie"
  Maldonado was born on September 13, 1935, in Del Rio; he received
  his education at San Felipe High School and graduated as a member of
  the Class of 1954; enlisting in the U.S. Army two years later, he
  served as a combat medic specialist and earned a marksmanship badge
  before being honorably discharged in 1962; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado married the love of his life, Yolanda
  Ramos, on August 18, 1962, and the couple shared a richly rewarding
  union until Mrs. Maldonado's passing; Mr. Maldonado took great
  pride in his five children, Hector, Carmen, Jerry, Danny, and
  Heriberto, and with the passing years, he had the privilege of
  welcoming grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his treasured
  family; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado was a skilled musician who played
  guitar with the church choir and for community Mother's Day
  serenades; in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and watching
  football; and
         WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed
  man's love and friendship will always remember him with great
  admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Heriberto Garcia
  Maldonado and extend sincere condolences to his many friends and
  loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eddie
  Maldonado.
 
  Morales of Maverick
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2488 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House