85R31463 JGH-D
By: Uresti H.R. No. 2331
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Eustacio Rodriguez Sr. of Austin, who died on May 13,
2017, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, "Ernest" Rodriguez was born in Bartlett on December
1, 1934, to Eustacio and Fortunata Rodriguez, and he grew up in
Austin; he met his future wife, Hope, at Woolworth's in 1956, and
the couple shared their lives for nearly six decades, until his
death; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Rodriguez
served in the National Guard for 16 years, and during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army; he
also enjoyed a successful career as an optician that spanned more
than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong religious faith, Mr. Rodriguez was
an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, where he
coached the congregation's softball team; known affectionately as
"Postero" to his friends, he delighted in simple pleasures,
especially the time he spent with his children and grandchildren;
he was also an avid, lifelong supporter of The University of Texas
Longhorns and attended hundreds of games and events over the course
of his life; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and a devoted father and
grandfather, Ernest Rodriguez lived a rich and purposeful life, and
those who were fortunate enough to share in his affection and
friendship will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eustacio Rodriguez
Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Esperanza Rodriguez; to his sons, Eustacio Rodriguez Jr.
and his wife, Cindy, Ronald Rodriguez, and Maurice Rodriguez and
his wife, Lindsie; to his daughters, Suzanne Subia and Elizabeth
Flores and her husband, Daniel; to his brothers, Eleazar Rodriguez
and his wife, Adelina, Eliseo Rodriguez and his wife, Eudelia, and
David Davilla and his wife, Kala; to his sister, Elizabeth Garcia;
to his eight grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many
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 Eustacio
Rodriguez Sr.