City Fire Inspector Luciano Rodriguez Honored for 45 Years of Service
By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The City of Eagle Pass Fire Department held an honorary ceremony to celebrate and honor City Fire Inspector Luciano “Chano” Rodriguez for his 45 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Eagle Pass and Maverick County on Monday, May 19, 2014, upon his retirement.
Rodriguez began working for the City of Eagle Pass in 1969 as a radio dispatcher; in 1970 became a police patrolman; and in 1973 joined the City of Eagle Pass Fire Department on a full time basis as a fire fighter. In 1993, Rodriguez became a Fire Inspector for the City of Eagle Pass Fire Department where he remains working and will retire from this week.
Honoring Rodriguez was Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu and City Manager Gloria Barrientos who thanked Rodriguez for his 45 years of outstanding service to the community.
Mayor Cantu presented Rodriguez with a commemorative Plaque of Appreciation to mark his 45 years of service and dedication to the community.
“Mr. Rodriguez on behalf of all the citizens in Eagle Pass , Fire Department and Administration from our great city . We want to take this opportunity to commend you for 45 years of service. 45 years of service are easier said than done. When you get to see such an extensive and great resume as the one that you have amassed and presented throughout your career, you begin to understand the great work ethic that you have provided to our citizens.”
Mayor Cantu recognized Rodriguez for the 45 years of public service to the Eagle Pass Police and Fire Departments and the citizens of Eagle Pass from March 1969 to May 2014.
“Mr. Rodriguez, thank you so much for your service and enjoy your retirement,” said Mayor Cantu to Rodriguez.
During the ceremony, Rodriguez was joined by his wife, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, and son, Jaime Rodriguez, who is an Eagle Pass Police Department Officer, and other family members and friends who congratulated and wished him well in his new endeavors.
