Bill Text: TX HR475 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Gerardo "Gerald" J. Gamez of El Paso.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-14 - Reported enrolled [HR475 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR475-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 475

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life has drawn to a close with
the passing of Gerardo J. Gamez of El Paso on February 6, 2021, at
the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, The son of Fernando and Ethel Gamez, Gerald Gamez
was born on March 29, 1965, in Ankara, Turkey; he grew up with the
companionship of three siblings, Isabel, Patty, and Fernando, and
in 1983, he graduated from J. M. Hanks High School in El Paso; three
years later, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and he was honorably
discharged in 1990; he went on to earn master's degrees in guidance
and counseling and in educational administration from The
University of Texas at El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gamez worked as a special education teacher in
San Elizario and later as a counselor at J. M. Hanks and El Paso High
Schools; subsequently, he served as assistant principal at Eastwood
and Del Valle High Schools; in 2019, after retiring from the Ysleta
Independent School District, he joined the administration of
Cathedral High School as assistant principal; and
WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Mr. Gamez was
involved in Cub Scouts, Special Olympics, and the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Fraternity; moreover, he was a devoted member of the
Catholic Church, and he participated in his local ACTS Missions
chapter; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gamez benefited from the
love and support of his wife of 32 years, Maria Teresa Gamez; he was
the proud father of three children, Brittany, Krystal, and Michael,
and he was further blessed with a granddaughter, Juliet; in his
leisure time, he enjoyed cheering on the Dallas Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
work as an educator, Gerald Gamez earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gerardo J. Gamez and
extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Gerald
Gamez.
Fierro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 475 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House