88R16634 CW-D
By: Morales of Maverick H.R. No. 2501
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Isabel "Chabelo" Rodríguez on
February 13, 2023, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Isabel Rodríguez was born near Guerrero, Coahuila,
Mexico, on August 26, 1960, the son of Juan and Maria Lilia
Rodriguez; he grew up with the companionship of six siblings; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about baseball from a young age,
Mr. Rodríguez participated in the Babe Ruth Senior League, and he
was selected to the league All-Star roster when he was 18 years old;
excelling at the position of catcher, he competed for numerous
teams, including ballclubs in Piedras Negras; he later took the
field with the Aguilas de PN, Amigos, Rebeldes, and Rio Bravo
squads, and he most recently played for Auténticos; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodríguez worked for many years in the
construction industry before starting his own business, Rodriguez
Construction, in Eagle Pass; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rodríguez enjoyed the love
and support of his family; he took great pride in his six children,
Rocio, Luisa, Marta, Karina, Jessica, and Gerardo, and in his 13
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, While the loss of Isabel Rodríguez brings great
sadness to his loved ones, his legacy as an accomplished baseball
player and a beloved father and grandfather will be cherished by his
family for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of
Isabel "Chabelo" Rodríguez and extend heartfelt condolences to the
members of his family: to his children, Rocio Isabel Rodriguez,
Luisa Irene Rodriguez, Marta Patricia Leija, Karina Sandoval,
Jessica Rodriguez, and Gerardo Rodriguez; to his grandchildren; to
his siblings, Juan Antonio Rodriguez, Rosendo Rodriguez, Otila
Alvarez, Maria Gonzalez, and Elvira Abraham; 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
Isabel Rodríguez.