SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
In Memory
of
Rodolfo M. Rodriguez
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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2015, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate