Bill Text: TX SR114 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr., of Del Rio.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-04 - Reported enrolled [SR114 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR114-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr. | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
residents of Del Rio in mourning the loss of Dr. Alfredo | ||
Gutierrez, Jr., who died April 24, 2012, at the age of 80; and | ||
WHEREAS, A leading figure in the community, Dr. Gutierrez | ||
spent many of his eight decades serving the citizens of Del Rio as | ||
both a physician and the city's mayor; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born February 15, 1932, to supportive and | ||
nurturing parents, Dr. Gutierrez grew up to be an excellent | ||
student and innovative thinker; he graduated from San Felipe High | ||
School as a co-salutatorian of his class and later excelled in | ||
The University of Texas at Austin Honors Program; and | ||
WHEREAS, After teaching high school for two years, he went | ||
on to earn a doctor of medicine degree from The University of | ||
Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and | ||
WHEREAS, | ||
WHEREAS, In the late 1960s, this compassionate young | ||
leader entered politics; as the region simmered with civil | ||
unrest, Dr. Gutierrez ran for mayor of Del Rio and became the | ||
first Hispanic to hold that office, as well as the youngest; | ||
altogether, he would serve for 20 years as mayor; and | ||
WHEREAS, This extraordinary citizen and public servant | ||
accomplished much during his lifetime; he helped consolidate the | ||
Del Rio school systems, and he dramatically improved the city's | ||
parks and infrastructure systems; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of courage, warmth, and wisdom, Dr. | ||
Gutierrez gave generously to others, and he leaves behind | ||
memories that will be forever cherished by his family and | ||
countless friends; now, therefore be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr.; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
memory of Alfredo Gutierrez. | ||
Uresti | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 4, 2013, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |