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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss |
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with the tragic death of Nick Rodriguez of Pasadena on October 1, |
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2021, at the age of 23; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on May 14, 1998, to Martha Herrera and Nicolas |
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Rodriguez, Nick Rodriguez grew up with the companionship of his |
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three siblings, Lucy, Sergio, and Roman; he was a survivor of |
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childhood leukemia, and his experience dealing with this adversity |
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led him to study music therapy at Sam Houston State University in |
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hopes of helping other patients; he was passionate about music, and |
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he was a gifted cellist; and |
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WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Mr. Rodriguez was |
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working as a valet attendant at a local sports bar; he enjoyed |
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playing tennis and video games and being in the outdoors, and he |
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cherished the time he spent with his loved ones; he was known for |
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his easygoing personality and his wonderful sense of humor, which |
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lifted the spirits of everyone around him; and |
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WHEREAS, Although his life ended far too soon, those who were |
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fortunate enough to know Nick Rodriguez will forever treasure their |
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memories of the love and laughter he shared with them; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Nick Rodriguez and extend profound condolences to all those who |
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mourn his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Nick |
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Rodriguez. |