81R38092 JNC-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 2929
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The valiant Americans who fought for this country
during the crucial years of World War II are deserving of the
highest respect; and
WHEREAS, Felix Rodriguez, Sr., of Elsa was among those who
endured the grim dangers of war to preserve this nation's freedom at
that critical juncture; and
WHEREAS, Born in McAllen in 1926, Mr. Rodriguez enlisted in
the U.S. Army in September 1944, and as a rifleman with Troop E, 8th
Cavalry Regiment, he served with distinction in the Pacific
Theater; after helping to liberate the Philippines, he witnessed
the Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo
Bay; and
WHEREAS, Private Rodriguez earned a number of military honors
for his intrepid service, including the Good Conduct Medal, the
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Ribbon with two Bronze Stars,
the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, the Philippine Liberation
Medal and Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, two Overseas Service Bars,
and the Combat Infantryman Badge; and
WHEREAS, After his discharge from the military in 1946, Mr.
Rodriguez began a career as a truck driver that spanned more than
half a century; through the years, he has been a loving husband to
his wife of six decades, Esperanza Madrigal Rodriguez, and a caring
father to his many children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez has also taken an active role in his
community, helping to found the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
7473 in Elsa; and
WHEREAS, Each year on Veteran's Day we reflect on the
contributions made by the members of America's armed forces, and in
that spirit, the members of this chamber recognize the tremendous
valor of Private Felix Rodriguez and his noble actions in behalf of
his country and its citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Felix Rodriguez, Sr., for his courageous
service as a member of the United States Army during World War II
and extend to him sincere appreciation for his steadfast
patriotism; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.