SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
	In Memory
	of
	Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez,
	who died January 13, 2005, at the age of 23, while serving his
	country in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Juan Rodriguez was born November 28, 1981, in
	Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; his family moved to the
	United States when he was a small child, and he grew up as a model
	student who was well-liked by his teachers and fellow students at
	his high school in Laredo; an exemplary young man, he participated
	in numerous community projects and volunteered at ceremonies to
	honor our nation's veterans; and
	WHEREAS, Juan participated in the United South High School
	Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program; he
	was on the armed drill team that won the Challenge Level National
	Championship in 1999, and in his senior year, he attained the rank
	of cadet colonel; he graduated in 2000, and several years later,
	he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves; and
	WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Rodriguez was assigned to
	Marine Forces Reserves 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
	4th Marine Division based in Corpus Christi when he gave the last
	full measure of devotion to his country; and
	WHEREAS, In honor of Lance Corporal Rodriguez's exemplary
	life and his sacrifice for his country, United South High School
	is dedicating a building for its Marine Corps Junior Reserve
	Officers' Training Corps in his honor on March 9, 2007; and
	WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and commitment,
	Juan was a devoted son and brother whose loyalty, compassion for
	others, and love of life were truly inspirational; he will long
	be remembered for his generous spirit and his many accomplishments;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez:  his parents,
	Juana Maria Rodriguez Velasco and Rodrigo Rodriguez; and his
	sister, Fatima Rodriguez; 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 Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez.
	Zaffirini
	Averitt Harris Seliger
	Brimer Hegar Shapiro
	Carona Hinojosa Shapleigh
	Deuell Jackson Uresti
	Duncan Janek Van de Putte
	Ellis Lucio Watson
	Eltife Nelson Wentworth
	Estes Nichols West
	Fraser Ogden Whitmire
	Gallegos Patrick Williams
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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	President of the Senate
	I hereby certify that the
	above Resolution was adopted by
	the Senate on March 7, 2007, by a
	rising vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate