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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1058
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to Father Epifanio Rodriguez, who after many years of |
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service in South Texas is returning to Spain; and |
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WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Father Epi by his |
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parishioners, this revered priest has long been a spiritual mentor |
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for members of Saint Francis de Paula in San Diego, Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Father Epi came to the Diocese of Corpus Christi in |
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1957, and he is one of only two remaining Dominican priests in the |
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diocese; both are returning to Spain on July 1, 2013, and their |
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departure will mark the end of an era; and |
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WHEREAS, Father Epi has served the parish of Saint Francis |
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de Paula with steadfast dedication; he has provided wise counsel |
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to his congregants and has listened to them and comforted them |
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with an open heart; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than half a century, this devoted priest |
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has played a vital role in the community of San Diego, and he has |
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promoted good works and good relations in the parish that has |
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long served as his second home; and |
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WHEREAS, Upon his departure, Father Epi will be deeply |
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missed by his Texas parishioners, who will never forget him and |
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who wish him a safe journey home to Spain; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Father Epifanio Rodriguez for his |
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many years of service in South Texas and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Father Epifanio as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Garcia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 24, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |