By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 1342 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize Andres S. Rodriguez as Honorary Spanish Poet Laureate 1-4 of the State of Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Recently Mr. Rodriguez published his second 1-6 collection of poetry, Por Amor: 106 Poesias; this follows his 1-7 first body of work, published in 1981, El Amor y La Poesia; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez intends for his work to be accessible 1-9 to younger readers as well as adults, and the poems are written with 1-10 great simplicity; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Andres Rodriguez is a native Laredoan, and his works 1-12 embody the rich cultural heritage of his hometown as well as his 1-13 state; his facility with the written word has made him a respected 1-14 artist who has helped keep alive the music of living language; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Through his poetry, Mr. Rodriguez has furthered the 1-16 goals of unity and understanding between the Hispanic and the Anglo 1-17 cultures; and 1-18 WHEREAS, His great innovative talents truly make him a poet 1-19 who is deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 74th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud Andres S. Rodriguez 1-22 as Honorary Spanish Poet Laureate of the State of Texas; and, be 1-23 it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-2 Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of the highest regard of the 2-3 Texas Senate. 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on May 29, 1995. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate