TITLE: In memory of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez, who died December 30, 2014, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Rodolfo Rodriguez was born on August 11, 1925, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to Jacobo Rodriguez and Petra Munoz; he married his beloved wife, the late Gregoria G. Rodriguez, on February 27, 1949, and they raised six children together and were blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, In 1954, they moved to San Antonio, where Rodolfo's family had roots dating back to the original settlers from the Canary Islands and to the Battle of the Alamo; he began a career in the insurance business with the Southern Life Insurance Company but soon moved to the Prudential Life Insurance Company, where he served with distinction for more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez was a devout Christian who practiced his faith in his daily life; he was a member of La Trinidad Methodist Church in San Antonio for many years before joining Cornerstone Church, where he and Gregoria played a vital role in establishing a Spanish-language ministry and where he served as a church elder, lay minister, and Bible study teacher; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave generously to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez. Van de Putte President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2015, by a rising vote.