[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E247-E248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE MEMORY OF HARRIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JUDGE ARMANDO 
                              V. RODRIGUEZ

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise to honor 
the memory of a noble public servant Harris County Justice of the Peace 
Judge Armando V. Rodriguez. Elected to Harris County's Precinct 6, 
Place 2 in 1973, Judge Armando V. Rodriguez became the first Hispanic 
to hold the title of Harris County Justice of the Peace. He served our 
county admirably for more than four decades and was known as the 
longest-tenured judge in Harris County.
  The Honorable Judge V. Rodriguez was not just a holder of public 
trust but a justice seeker, community leader, and coalition builder. 
Judge Rodriguez exercised compassion and experience to boldly advocate 
for and protect his community. Judge Rodriguez went above and beyond 
the call of duty when he founded Fiestas Patrias, an organization that 
celebrates the diversity and cultures of Latin America and culminated 
into an annual parade that is still being held today. Judge Rodriguez's 
efforts also included the creation of the Black and Brown Coalition, 
which we co-founded together.
  Mr. Speaker, I am fortunate enough to say that I knew and worked 
alongside The Honorable Judge Armando V. Rodriguez for many years. I 
believe that when history records the legacy of Judge Rodriguez, he 
will be forever

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remembered for his caring and candid demeanor as he worked to serve 
local communities, his county, as well as his country.

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