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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 482
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In Memory |
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Ronnie Maceo |
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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 |
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local companies and to helping restaurants develop signature |
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flavors; he was a founding member of the Coconut Grove Bunch and |
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the Galveston 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 |
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free time, he loved cooking and hosting, and he also liked taking |
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trips 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ronald Anthony |
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Maceo and extend sincere condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his son, Frank Maceo; to his daughter, Concetta |
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Maceo-Sims, and her husband, Destin; to his granddaughter, |
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Precely Rose Sims; to his sister, Olivia Maceo Weekley; to his |
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nieces and nephews, Stratton and Ryan Weekley, Michael McShane |
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Jr., Cassidy Witt, and Corrie Prestridge; and to his other |
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relatives and many friends; 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 Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Ronnie Maceo. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |