Adamcik’s Memory Honored by Fayette County
Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Rosalinda Adamcik was laid to rest Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Hostyn. Her sudden illness and death on Saturday, Aug. 29, shocked many in the community. She was 65 years old.
Adamcik served as a Fayette County employee for 22 years. She was sworn in as Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector on April 1, 2015. Born in Mexico, Adamcik graduated from La Grange High School in 1974 and became a U.S. Citizen in 1985. She was the first Mexican-American ever elected to a Fayette County public office.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend and coworker Rosalinda Adamcik,” said Fayette County Judge Joe Weber in a statement released Monday morning. “No words can express the loss we feel. At this time we ask that you keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through the days to come. Rosalinda has served her community faithfully for 22 years and will be truly missed.”
In honor of Adamcik’s service to the County, her office was closed all day Wednesday, September 2, and the courthouse flags flew at half-mast. All other County offices were closed to the public during the time of her funeral, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
In an interview on Wednes day, Weber said Adamcik’s staff at the Tax Assessor’s Office are fully capable of continuing their work temporary without a leader. The office primarily handles vehicle titles and registrations.
Weber said he spoke with the staff on Tuesday.
“I told them I know things are tough, and we’re in mourning, but we’ll get through this,” Weber said.
Adamcik was up for election this November, but she was running unopposed. There is not enough time for the County to call a special election this November. Weber said that would have to wait until the next general election in two years. Weber said the Fayette County Commissioners Court will appoint a temporary replacement who would serve until the next general election. He said the County could begin the appointment process as soon as the next Commissioners Court meeting on Sept. 10.