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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Distinguished military veteran Reyes Rodriguez, |
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Jr., is celebrating his 90th birthday on September 9, 2009, and this |
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occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this |
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outstanding American; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez was born in Pleasanton and grew up in |
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the Lone Star State with seven brothers and two sisters; answering |
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his country's call to duty during World War II, he served with |
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distinction in the Philippines as first aide to General Douglas |
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MacArthur, and by the time he left the Army he had attained the rank |
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of brigadier general; and |
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WHEREAS, Settling in Corpus Christi, Mr. Rodriguez enjoyed a |
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long and loving relationship with his wife, Beatrice, a descendent |
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of the Grande family of Spain; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Reyes Rodriguez, Jr., has |
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demonstrated the courage and patriotism that defines the finest |
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members of his generation, and it is a pleasure to remind him of the |
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high regard in which he is held by all who know him; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate Reyes |
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Rodriguez, Jr., on his 90th birthday and extend to him gratitude for |
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his valiant military service and best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Ortiz, Jr. |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 57 was adopted by the House on July 2, |
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2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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