SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 806
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to the Reverend Rudolph R. Rodriguez on the momentous
occasion of his 85th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Rudolph Rodriguez was born May 3, 1924, in the
heart of the Westside neighborhood in San Antonio, where he still
resides; he enlisted in the United States Naval Air Corps in 1942
and served in the North Pacific; he then had a distinguished
career with the United States Postal Service for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, He has long been a leader in his community; he
joined the League of United Latin American Citizens in 1946 and
was involved with forming the first LULAC scholarship committee;
he was his community's precinct chair for more than 20 years; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from his job with the postal
service, Rudolph Rodriguez had more time to devote to his beloved
Westside community and he served with several neighborhood
groups; he was president of the advisory board for Grace Lutheran
Hospital and worked in programs relating to autism in children
and teenage pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, In his continuing efforts for personal growth, he
attended the Oblate School of Theology and was ordained a
permanent deacon of the Catholic Church; he serves in Sacred
Heart Parish, a church located in the heart of his beloved
neighborhood; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize the Reverend Rudolph R. Rodriguez
as a valued citizen of the State of Texas and join his family and
many friends in extending to him best wishes for a wonderful
birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Reverend Rodriguez to commemorate this special day in his life.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate