H.R. No. 1811
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on May 16,
2021, with the passing of Rene Daniel Rodriguez of Corpus Christi at
the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The son of Idolina and Jose Maria Rodriguez, Rene
Rodriguez was born on January 26, 1953, in Kingsville and grew up
with four siblings, Carlos, Cindy, Sylvia, and Joe; he attended
Carroll High School in Corpus Christi before earning a bachelor's
degree in accounting from Texas A&I University in Kingsville and a
juris doctor degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at
Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his 44-year law career,
Mr. Rodriguez distinguished himself as a champion of social justice
and fierce advocate for his clients; he started his career with the
Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Treasury Department before
finding success in private practice as a criminal defense and
personal injury attorney; he went on to serve as a mentor to an
array of diverse and progressive Hispanic candidates vying for a
broad range of local and state elective offices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez's involvement in the community
encompassed a number of other endeavors as well; he founded a youth
martial arts program as well as a charitable foundation, Fighting
to Rid Gangs in America, that supported such vital programs as the
National Hispanic Institute, ChicasRock, the Women's Shelter of
South Texas, Kids in the Kitchen, and various other initiatives; he
also put his legendary barbecue skills to use while preparing meals
for thousands of parishioners at the yearly Journey to Damascus
retreat; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez and his wife, Nelda Vidaurri, shared a
loving relationship that spanned 47 years; he took great pride in
their children, Robert and Kate, and with the passing years, he had
the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include a son-in-law, Mike
Treiber, and two cherished grandsons, Patrick and Vincent Treiber;
and
WHEREAS, Rene Rodriguez gave freely of his time and expertise
to better his community, and he leaves behind a record of service
that his friends and loved ones can remember with pride; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rene Daniel Rodriguez
and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Rene
Rodriguez.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1811 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House