Texas Senator Borris Miles ( D) Sponsored the following resolution:

“Resolved, That Rodney L. Griffin be honored for his dedicated service as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future.” I have given one half century and counting to this great Party. I thank Senator miles and the senate for this recognition. I equally thank Senate District Chair Paula Bowden for her public recognition of my service and many more - on to November!, Griffin said. Griffin was the longest serving Fort Bend resident on the State Democratic Executive Committee, representing Fort Bend and Harris counties. He was a White House and NBC guest during the Civil Rights Summit At the LBJ Presidential Library.