SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Rodolfo M. Rodriguez
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
  of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez, who
  died December 30, 2014, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, Rodolfo Rodriguez was born on August 11, 1925, in
  Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to Jacobo Rodriguez and Petra
  Munoz; he married his beloved wife, the late Gregoria G. Rodriguez,
  on February 27, 1949, and they raised six children together and
  were blessed with grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, In 1954, they moved to San Antonio, where
  Rodolfo's family had roots dating back to the original settlers
  from the Canary Islands and to the Battle of the Alamo; he began a
  career in the insurance business with the Southern Life Insurance
  Company but soon moved to the Prudential Life Insurance Company,
  where he served with distinction for more than 30 years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez was a devout Christian who
  practiced his faith in his daily life; he was a member of La
  Trinidad Methodist Church in San Antonio for many years before
  joining Cornerstone Church, where he and Gregoria played a vital
  role in establishing a Spanish-language ministry and where he
  served as a church elder, lay minister, and Bible study teacher; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm for
  living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
  and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his
  family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Rodolfo M. Rodriguez; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Rodolfo M. Rodriguez.
  Van de Putte
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 9, 2015, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate