By: Luna S.R. No. 986 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Genaro C. Rodriguez 1-5 WHEREAS, The citizens of San Antonio mourned the passing of 1-6 Genaro C. Rodriguez who died April 6, 1995, at the age of 73; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Beloved by his family and friends, Mr. Rodriguez 1-8 will be remembered for his devotion to his wife and children and 1-9 for his dedication to his work; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Rodriguez was 1-11 born on July 28, 1921, the eldest of four children; he married 1-12 Esther Martinez in his hometown on July 16, 1938, and the couple 1-13 became the devoted parents of two sons; and 1-14 WHEREAS, During World War II, he served his country with 1-15 honor for two years as a motor mechanic; after the war, he was 1-16 employed by civil service at Kelly Air Force Base as an aircraft 1-17 mechanic and served in that capacity for 42 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An excellent mechanic who loved his profession, 1-19 Mr. Rodriguez worked on all types of aircraft and traveled to 1-20 other bases around the country to work on airplanes; he was a 1-21 member of the American Federation of Government Employees at 1-22 Kelly Air Force Base; and 1-23 WHEREAS, During his spare time, he enjoyed rebuilding old 2-1 cars for a hobby and loved the challenge of fixing them up so 2-2 they ran again; and 2-3 WHEREAS, His family was very important to him, and he was 2-4 always there for assistance no matter how serious the problem; 2-5 his wise counsel and sound judgment will be deeply missed by all 2-6 those who benefitted from his support; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A devout Christian who lived his faith in his daily 2-8 life, Mr. Rodriguez had been a member of Saint Henry's Catholic 2-9 Church since 1953; and 2-10 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 2-11 will be cherished by all who loved him and valued his friendship; 2-12 now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-15 the family of Genaro Rodriguez: his wife, Esther; his sons, 2-16 Joe Rodriguez and Robert Rodriguez; his sister, Alice Pena; his 2-17 brother, Rudy Rodriguez; and his five grandchildren and two 2-18 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-20 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy, and when 2-21 the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Genaro Rodriguez. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on May 8, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate