Bill Text: TX HR2041 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Onofre Baldemar Rodriguez of Roma.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-03 - Reported enrolled [HR2041 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR2041-Introduced.html

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87R30297 BK-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2041

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of the Roma community lost a beloved
friend and neighbor with the passing of Onofre Baldemar Rodriguez
on January 20, 2021, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, A native of Roma, Onofre Rodriguez was born on April
22, 1948, to Jose and Aurora Garza Rodriguez; he was raised in a
large family with 11 siblings, Alicia, Elva, Juan, Fernando,
Lupita, Maria, Jose, Claudia, Roel, Norma, and Hector, and he grew
to love the outdoors from an early age; known for his skill with
horses, he earned a reputation as a true Starr County vaquero; and
WHEREAS, In his younger years, Mr. Rodriguez served the
community in various law enforcement capacities, including as
Roma's police chief from 1973 to 1975; he was later employed with
the USDA as a tick inspector from 1978 to 1998, which provided him
the opportunity to work for the benefit of the ranching community;
he was always willing to lend an ear or a helping hand to anyone in
need, and he was held in high regard around town for his honesty,
integrity, and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez was blessed with the love and support
of his wife of 47 years, Susanna Salazar Rodriguez; the couple
raised four daughters, Veronica, Annette, Monica, and Georginna,
and he also knew the joy of becoming a grandfather to numerous
grandchildren; he endeared himself to many friends, and he
especially treasured the companionship of his lifelong best friend,
Heriberto Garcia; and
WHEREAS, Although Onofre Rodriguez will be deeply missed by
all who were privileged to know him, they will forever treasure
their memories of his kind, generous nature and his great devotion
to his family and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Onofre Baldemar
Rodriguez and extend sincere sympathy 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Onofre
Baldemar Rodriguez.