1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 790 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John C. Rodriguez 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of John C. Rodriguez, who died 1-8 April 17, 1997; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in 1928 into a family that loved music and 1-10 encouraged John's innate aptitude, he began playing professionally 1-11 with his family from the early age of seven; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The accomplished musician, whose instruments became 1-13 the trumpet and violin, traveled extensively with his parents, the 1-14 late Juan C. and Maria Guerra Rodriguez, and his brother and sister, 1-15 Carlos and Gloria; the small family musical group entertained Texans 1-16 across our state and provided the nurturing that enhanced the 1-17 artistry of their award-winning child; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He served in the United States Navy and the 1-19 United States Air Force, and in 1952 he received his bachelor of 1-20 music degree from Our Lady of the Lake University and his master's 1-21 degree in 1955 from The University of Texas; and 1-22 WHEREAS, With 32 years of service in the San Antonio 1-23 Independent School District teaching music and as band director 2-1 at Sidney Lanier High School, where years earlier he had attended 2-2 as a student, John C. Rodriguez retired in 1987; and 2-3 WHEREAS, John C. Rodriguez gained many awards and honors as 2-4 both a performing musician and as a highly acclaimed music educator 2-5 and was a life member of the Musicians Society of San Antonio Local 2-6 Number 23; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Retaining a cherished place in the hearts of all 2-8 who knew him, John Rodriguez bequeaths a lasting legacy to his family 2-9 and friends of his belief in the beauty of self-expression wherever 2-10 it may thrive: in the family, on the world stage, or in the chambers 2-11 of the great institutions; and 2-12 WHEREAS, When a friend and cherished companion leaves our 2-13 side, the bounty of what he gave is undeniable; now, therefore, be 2-14 it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-17 family of John C. Rodriguez: his wife, Helen Rodriguez; his sons 2-18 and daughters-in-law, Roland and Genevieve Rodriguez and Gerald 2-19 and Cynthia Rodriguez; his daughters and sons-in-law, Rosina and 2-20 Jack Brinkman, Melissa and Henry Bustamante; his grandchildren, 2-21 Aubran, Jolly, Erika, David, Sarah, Briana, and Eileen; his sister 2-22 and brother-in-law, Gloria and Joe F. Gonzalez; and his brother, 2-23 Carlos Rodriguez; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-25 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-1 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-2 so in memory of John C. Rodriguez. 3-3 Luna 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on May 21, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate