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
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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