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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 521


In Memory

of

Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez, who 
died March 13, 2005, at the age of 13; and
	WHEREAS, Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez faced enormous 
challenges during her short time on earth; she was diagnosed with 
a rare hemophagocytic disorder on December 25, 1994; and
	WHEREAS, On June 23, 1995, she received a bone marrow 
transplant from her brother Octaviano, who gave her the gift of 
life for 10 wonderful years; and
	WHEREAS, Corinna was a dearly beloved daughter, sister, 
and granddaughter, and she leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by her family and friends; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez:  her mother,
Vicky Rodriguez; her father, Oscar Rodriguez; her siblings,
Jose L. Rodriguez, Jr., Juan Eduardo Rodriguez,
Veronica Maria Rodriguez, and Octaviano Rudolfo Rodriguez;
her maternal grandparents, Marcelino Arroyos, Sr., and his wife, 
Rosa, and Rosario Gonzales Arroyos; and her paternal grandmother,
Josefina Ramirez; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Corinna Mercedes Rodriguez.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate