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Mayor proclaims March 2 as Margie T. Vapondo Day in San Marcos
Summary
San Marcos Mayor Jane Houston read a proclamation honoring Margie T. Vapondo’s decades of public service and volunteer leadership, designating March 2, 2026, as Margie T. Vapondo Day; brief remarks and a photo session followed.
San Marcos Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed March 2, 2026, as Margie T. Vapondo Day in a ceremony recognizing Vapondo’s long record of public service and volunteer leadership. The mayor recited the proclamation, citing Vapondo’s roles as Hayes County clerk, city secretary, administrative assistant with the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hayes County branch director for the American Red Cross of Central Texas, congressional staff assistant, and assistant director of Community Action, Inc., as well as leadership in local civic organizations including the GI Forum Women San Marcos Chapter and the Calibus African-American Museum.
The proclamation listed honors received by Vapondo, including the Trailblazer Award for being the first Hispanic county clerk in Hayes County, a VFW Voice of Democracy citation, the City of San Marcos Hall of Fame award, and a State of Texas Yellow Rose award. Mayor Jane Houston said the proclamation was “special” to her personally and called on the community to honor Vapondo’s achievements. Vapondo thanked attendees and acknowledged family in the room. The brief event concluded with a photo session and informal conversation.
