85R31340 CJM-D
By: Farrar H.R. No. 2311
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived remain to comfort the
family and friends of Richard Rodriguez of Houston, who passed away
on May 14, 2017, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Rick Rodriguez was born on June 4, 1952, in Houston,
and he grew up in the Near Northside neighborhood, where he remained
a proud resident for most of his life; he attended Jeff Davis High
School and graduated as a member of the Class of 1970; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Rodriguez participated
in numerous political campaigns by walking the block, hanging
signs, and working the polls at Moody Park and his alma mater; he
was also a valued congregant of Holy Name Catholic Church, which he
served as an usher and as a volunteer cook for church bazaars, and
he gave generously of his time and energy to the Knights of Columbus
Council No. 8247; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed dancing and
listening to Tejano music; and
WHEREAS, An easygoing and fun-loving man, Rick Rodriguez
possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed itself in myriad
ways, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by all who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Rodriguez and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
mother, Consuelo Rodriguez Contreras; to his sisters, Irma Rach and
her husband, Bill, and Silvia Trevino and her husband, Victor; to
his brother, David Rodriguez, and his wife, Diane; to his many
nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rick
Rodriguez.