TITLE: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Mamiliano Juan Rodriguez.

SUMMARY: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Mamiliano Juan Rodriguez.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Mamiliano Juan Rodriguez devoted much of his life to serving his community, and Starr County was made a better place because of his actions and the example he set; and WHEREAS, A native of Reynosa, Mexico, Mamiliano Rodriguez was born on May 6, 1905; he came to Texas with his family during the Mexican Revolution and grew up in Hidalgo; after graduating from high school, he attended Tulane University and the University of Alabama, and he went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rodriguez completed his internship and settled in Rio Grande City in 1934, becoming the town surgeon; he later served his country as a member of the U.S. Medical Corps during World War II, earning the rank of colonel and overseeing an air evacuation hospital service unit; and WHEREAS, During his notable medical career, Dr. Rodriguez delivered more than 4,000 babies; along with his wife, Rebecca, who became a registered nurse, he helped to establish the Rodriguez Hospital in Rio Grande City, and he was known to never turn away a patient; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rodriguez further served as Starr County judge for 22 years; he was a founding member of the Starr County New Party and a valued contributor to the South Texas Democratic Party; a 32nd degree Mason, he was also interested in soil conservation and took an active role in his ranching and farming business; and WHEREAS, Known as a man who demonstrated "malice towards none and charity to all," Dr. Rodriguez was a highly respected community leader; although he passed away on July 13, 1968, his life remains an inspiring example of the good that one person can accomplish, and his contributions live on in his legacy of service and achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Mamiliano Juan Rodriguez and honor his work in behalf of the people of Starr County. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 81 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House