1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1099 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Isabel Rodriguez for her many contributions to her 1-4 community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Isabel was born in Smithville on 1-6 January 8, 1900; before settling permanently in South Houston in 1-7 1947, Isabel lived in Genoa, Texas, for 10 years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Isabel married in 1920 and began her family, 1-9 which would eventually include four girls and two boys; today, 1-10 this venerable lady is the proud grandmother of 50 grandchildren 1-11 and 68 great-grandchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Isabel has dedicated much time and volunteer 1-13 service to the South Houston Senior Center; since 1964, she has 1-14 graciously shared her enthusiasm and talents with other seniors; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Isabel will always be admired for her positive 1-17 disposition and her productive spirit; despite her 99 years, Isabel 1-18 will occasionally rise at dawn to prepare her scrumptious tamales 1-19 and her delicious bread pudding for family and friends; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is truly deserving of the 1-21 long and fruitful life with which she has been blessed; Isabel 2-1 has lived well, earning the love and respect of her family and 2-2 community; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 76th Legislature, hereby recognize Isabel Rodriguez on the 2-5 occasion of her 99th birthday and wish her much health and 2-6 happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-8 for Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard from the 2-9 Texas Senate. 2-10 Gallegos 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 25, 1999. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate