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.