H.R. No. 1575



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Socorro Rodriguez of Clint on 
September 12, 2004, at the age of 76, has brought a profoundly felt 
loss to the family and many friends of this beloved man; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Clint, Mr. Rodriguez retired 
from the City of El Paso Transit Department after a 30-year career 
as a bus driver, which began with the Lower Valley Bus Lines and 
also included a period of service with the Y.I.S.D. Transportation 
Department; and
	WHEREAS, He was a valued member of San Lorenzo Church and 
served as an usher and Mayordomo for the San Lorenzo Fiesta for many 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather, 
Mr. Rodriguez was an inspiration to all who were privileged to know 
him, and although he is greatly missed, his memory lives on in the 
hearts of those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Socorro 
Rodriguez and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: 
to his wife of 42 years, Paula Rodriguez; to his son, Alonzo 
Rodriguez and his wife, Terry; to his daughters, Patsie Montellano 
and her husband, Gus, Sandie Gonzalez and her husband, Angel, and 
Corina Gamez and her husband, Dr. Manuel Gamez; to his 
grandchildren, Adrian, Isaac, Aleena, Chris Paul, Cassie, Melissa, 
Emily, Sarah, Matthew, and Jonathan; to his sisters, Angelita 
Mendoza and Belen Banuelos; and to his many other relatives and 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Socorro 
Rodriguez.

                                                                     Quintanilla


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1575 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 20, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House