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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 537
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In Memory |
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Maria Gutierrez |
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew |
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to a close with the passing of Maria T. Gutierrez of Willacy |
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County on April 15, 2019, at the age of 72; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Eutimio and Teresa Gutierrez, |
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Mary Gutierrez was born in Sarita on October 2, 1946, and she grew |
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up with the companionship of nine siblings; throughout her life, |
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she worked to help and support others, and she was a devoted and |
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loyal friend to many; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Gutierrez became city commissioner of |
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Raymondville in 1999, and she held that office for 16 years |
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before concluding her tenure in 2015; dedicated to her community, |
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she was a member of the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce board of |
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directors, and she was active in numerous civic organizations, |
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including Raymondville Amigos Del Valle, Willacy County Little |
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League, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Su Clinica Familiar, |
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and the Willacy County Child Welfare Board; in addition, she was |
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a former member of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development |
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Council; and |
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WHEREAS, On January 1, 2001, Ms. Gutierrez joined the |
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Willacy County Emergency Service District Board, and she was |
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elected president of the board in 2015; she ably led the |
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organization until her passing, and she is being posthumously |
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honored with the dedication of its building in her memory; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her leadership, generosity, and |
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commitment to service, Mary Gutierrez made a positive difference |
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in the lives of countless Willacy County residents, and her |
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contributions will continue to resonate for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of |
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Maria T. Gutierrez; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Mary Gutierrez. |
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LaMantia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 10, 2023, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |