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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The life of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez was tragically cut |
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short on December 9, 2024, at the tender age of 15 in his hometown of |
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Houston, Texas; though his time was brief, Sergio left an indelible |
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mark on his family, friends, and community; and it is indeed fitting |
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to name a pedestrian bridge in his memory; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on March 2, 2009, Sergio was known for his |
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infectious sense of humor and his ability to bring joy to those |
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around him; a dedicated 10th-grade student at Charles H. Milby High |
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School, he was passionate about football and was admired for his |
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talent on the field, where he poured his heart into the game he |
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loved; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergio's enthusiasm extended beyond sports; he |
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cherished time spent with his family and friends, bonding over |
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shared interests such as movies, video games, and wings, his |
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favorite food; he had a special affection for his cats, Chana and |
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Rambo, and his love for animals further exemplified his kind and |
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compassionate spirit; and |
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WHEREAS, To honor the memory of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez and |
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recognize the joy and inspiration he brought to those around him, it |
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is fitting to commemorate his life in a way that reflects his |
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enduring spirit and love for his community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby urge the Houston City Council to construct a memorial |
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pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks near Charles H. Milby |
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High School in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, ensuring that his |
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legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and his |
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community will be remembered for generations to come; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official |
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copy of this resolution to the Houston City Council. |