Bill Text: TX HR2331 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Eustacio Rodriguez Sr. of Austin.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2331 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2331-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2331

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Eustacio Rodriguez Sr. of Austin, who died on May 13,
2017, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, "Ernest" Rodriguez was born in Bartlett on December
1, 1934, to Eustacio and Fortunata Rodriguez, and he grew up in
Austin; he met his future wife, Hope, at Woolworth's in 1956, and
the couple shared their lives for nearly six decades, until his
death; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Rodriguez
served in the National Guard for 16 years, and during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army; he
also enjoyed a successful career as an optician that spanned more
than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong religious faith, Mr. Rodriguez was
an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, where he
coached the congregation's softball team; known affectionately as
"Postero" to his friends, he delighted in simple pleasures,
especially the time he spent with his children and grandchildren;
he was also an avid, lifelong supporter of The University of Texas
Longhorns and attended hundreds of games and events over the course
of his life; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and a devoted father and
grandfather, Ernest Rodriguez lived a rich and purposeful life, and
those who were fortunate enough to share in his affection and
friendship will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eustacio Rodriguez
Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Esperanza Rodriguez; to his sons, Eustacio Rodriguez Jr.
and his wife, Cindy, Ronald Rodriguez, and Maurice Rodriguez and
his wife, Lindsie; to his daughters, Suzanne Subia and Elizabeth
Flores and her husband, Daniel; to his brothers, Eleazar Rodriguez
and his wife, Adelina, Eliseo Rodriguez and his wife, Eudelia, and
David Davilla and his wife, Kala; to his sister, Elizabeth Garcia;
to his eight grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eustacio
Rodriguez Sr.
Uresti
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2331 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on May 25, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House