SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 982


In Memory

of

Simon Y. Rodriguez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Lieutenant Colonel 
Simon Y. Rodriguez, who died May 3, 2005, at the age of 77; and

	WHEREAS, Born April 1, 1928, in Del Rio, to Dr. Simon and 
Catalina Vargas Rodriguez, Simon attended Del Rio High School
and The University of Texas at Austin; he earned his law degree 
from Saint Mary's University School of Law and his master's 
degree of law from the University of Virginia School of Law; and

	WHEREAS, Simon had a long and distinguished career in the 
United States Army; among his numerous citations were the Legion 
of Merit, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army 
Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Vietnam 
Service Medal with Three Battle Stars; and

	WHEREAS, After his military career, Simon continued to 
serve the public interest by becoming chief legal counsel for the 
Texas Department of Human Services and the Texas Rehabilitation 
Commission; and

	WHEREAS, Simon belonged to many professional organizations,
among them the American Bar Association, Delta Theta Phi Law 
Fraternity, and the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas; he 
was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member 
of the American Legion; and

	WHEREAS, The State Bar of Texas honored Simon for his 
contributions and his commitment to the principle of equal justice
for all; he also received recognition for 50 years as a member of 
the state bar; and

	WHEREAS, Simon gave generously of himself to others, and 
his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and 
brother, he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever 
by his family and many 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 Lieutenant Colonel Simon Y. Rodriguez:  his 
wife, Mary Helen Rodriguez; his daughters, Virginia Hunkin and 
Diana Pfaff; his sons, Simon D. Rodriguez, Hector M. Rodriguez, 
Tre' Valadez, and Raymond Valadez; his sisters, Leticia R. Galindo


and Rosa Marta R. Trevino; his brother, Rolando Rodriguez; and 
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his 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 Lieutenant Colonel Simon Y. Rodriguez.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 23, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate