SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 833
In Memory
of
Fred G. Rodriguez
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Fred G. Rodriguez of San Antonio on May 18, 2019,
at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Born to Dr. Mamiliano Juan and Rebecca Garza
Rodriguez on October 10, 1939, in Rio Grande City, Fred Rodriguez
grew up with five siblings, Evangeline, Judy, Jim, Dolores, and
Marty; an alumnus of Texas A&M University, he went on to earn a
juris doctor degree from The University of Texas at Austin and to
serve in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career in law that
spanned more than half a century, Mr. Rodriguez worked in the
Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office and the United
States Attorney's Office, where he was the first assistant for
the Western District of Texas; in 1987, he became the first
Hispanic to be elected Bexar County criminal district attorney;
over the years, he received commendations from the United
States Attorney General's Office, the United States Postal
Service, and the FBI; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Rodriguez married the former Carolyn
Walker, and the couple enjoyed four decades of love and
companionship; Mr. Rodriguez took great pride in his two
children, Sabrina and Travis, and he doted on his grandson,
Frederic; a lifelong athlete, he competed in the Senior Olympics
for many years; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Fred Rodriguez brings
immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a
legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Fred
G. Rodriguez and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Fred Rodriguez.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate