Bill Text: TX HR684 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Maria Isabel "Chavela" Araujo.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-27 - Reported enrolled [HR684 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR684-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 684

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Maria Isabel Araujo on April 6, 2021, at the age of 93;
and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Victoria Navarro and Hermilo Vazquez
Gomar, "Chavela" Araujo was born on December 10, 1927, in Silao,
Guanajuato, Mexico, and she grew up with the companionship of six
siblings; and
WHEREAS, On October 15, 1947, she married Edmundo Araujo, and
the couple became the proud parents of 12 children, Dagoberto,
Maria Lourdes, Edmundo, Eduardo, Jose Luis, Maria Isabel, Virginia,
Maria del Rocio, Elizabeth, Enrique, Luis Mariano, and Cecilia
Lourdes; with the passing years, Mrs. Araujo had the pleasure of
seeing her family grow to include 28 grandchildren, 35
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, with whom
she cherished spending many special occasions; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Araujo was a skilled businesswoman who owned
Discoteca de Bajio for many years; a devout Catholic, she took an
active role in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Houston and in the
Guadalupanas, and she sponsored several novices and priests; in
addition to her contributions to her community of faith, she served
as vice president of Casa Guanajuato and participated in
fundraisers for the Consulate of Mexico; she was recognized for her
many accomplishments by former Mexican president Vicente Fox; and
WHEREAS, An avid traveler, Mrs. Araujo visited numerous
countries over the course of her lifetime, including Spain, Greece,
Israel, Egypt, and the Philippines, and she especially enjoyed her
trips to Rome to see Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Chavela Araujo brings
immeasurable sorrow to her family and friends, she leaves behind a
legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held her dear;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Maria Isabel Araujo
and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chavela
Araujo.
Morales of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 684 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House