SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 833
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Fred G. Rodriguez
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
  the passing of Fred G. Rodriguez of San Antonio on May 18, 2019,
  at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Born to Dr. Mamiliano Juan and Rebecca Garza
  Rodriguez on October 10, 1939, in Rio Grande City, Fred Rodriguez
  grew up with five siblings, Evangeline, Judy, Jim, Dolores, and
  Marty; an alumnus of Texas A&M University, he went on to earn a
  juris doctor degree from The University of Texas at Austin and to
  serve in the United States Army; and
         WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career in law that
  spanned more than half a century, Mr. Rodriguez worked in the
  Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office and the United
  States Attorney's Office, where he was the first assistant for
  the Western District of Texas; in 1987, he became the first
  Hispanic to be elected Bexar County criminal district attorney;
  over the years, he received commendations from the United
  States Attorney General's Office, the United States Postal
  Service, and the FBI; and
         WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Rodriguez married the former Carolyn
  Walker, and the couple enjoyed four decades of love and
  companionship; Mr. Rodriguez took great pride in his two
  children, Sabrina and Travis, and he doted on his grandson,
  Frederic; a lifelong athlete, he competed in the Senior Olympics
  for many years; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Fred Rodriguez brings
  immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a
  legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Fred
  G. Rodriguez and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Fred Rodriguez.
 
  Menéndez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate