[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CPL MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cpl. Miguel 
Rodriguez on his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety, 
where he served his State and country honorably for 28 years.
  In his 28 years with the Department of Public Safety, Corporal 
Rodriguez performed a multitude of tasks, such as serving as field 
training officer in the induction of new officers to the Department, 
training them on driving, firearms, and accident reconstruction. He 
helped foster the training of Mexican highway patrolmen, served on 
interview promotional board for troopers, and worked as chairman on 
grievance board hearings. Corporal Rodriguez also served on security 
staff for President George Bush, Sr., on his visit to the University of 
Texas at Austin. His awards include the District Commander Award, 
Region Commanders Award, Commanders Accommodations, and Quarter Century 
Club.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to recognize the 
dedication and commitment of Cpl. Miguel Rodriguez to the State of 
Texas, and to the United States of America upon his retirement from the 
Texas Department of Public Safety.

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