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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas |
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have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and |
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workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives |
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in the pandemic was Rodrick L. Rodgers, a dedicated and highly |
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respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who |
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passed away on November 11, 2020, at the age of 45; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Rodgers was a 10-year TDCJ veteran and |
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served as the food services manager at the Eastham Unit in Lovelady; |
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his love of cooking was demonstrated both on and off the job; he |
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especially delighted in barbecuing, and he prepared meals for a |
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range of special events, including community outings and |
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fundraisers and his popular Super Bowl parties; everything he did |
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was informed by his deep religious faith, and he considered his |
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wife, his children, and his stepchildren to be his greatest |
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blessings; in the workplace, he was widely respected by his |
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coworkers, who appreciated his humility and kindness, as well as |
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the deep interest he took in the well-being of everyone around him; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Rodrick Rodgers faithfully and ably performed his |
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duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Rodrick L. Rodgers and extend deepest sympathy to his family, |
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friends, and colleagues; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rodrick L. |
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Rodgers. |