H.R. No. 695
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The life of Gustavo "Gus" Gutierrez, Jr., which had
1-2 brought so much joy and happiness into the lives of others, ended
1-3 all too soon with his death on April 9, 1993, and his passing has
1-4 deeply saddened the members of his family and his many friends; and
1-5 WHEREAS, While mourning the loss of this dedicated son,
1-6 brother, and friend, Mr. Gutierrez's loved ones can find solace in
1-7 the knowledge that he is not alone but is with his truest love,
1-8 Judy Cordero; engaged to be married in May, they were seldom apart
1-9 in this life, and they died as they had lived, together, to be
1-10 united forever in eternal life; and
1-11 WHEREAS, The oldest of four sons, Mr. Gutierrez was pursuing
1-12 a degree in education at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP),
1-13 and his goal was to become a bilingual education teacher; he was
1-14 determined to become the first member of his family to earn a
1-15 university degree, and by endeavoring to fulfill such a noble
1-16 ambition, he set an admirable example for his brothers to emulate;
1-17 and
1-18 WHEREAS, He was encouraged in his academic pursuits by Miss
1-19 Cordero, who also was studying bilingual education at UTEP; her
1-20 passion for teaching inspired him to follow the same calling, and
1-21 together they hoped to make a real and lasting difference in the
1-22 lives of their students; and
1-23 WHEREAS, This committed young man gained his first classroom
1-24 experience as a substitute teacher at Montana Vista Elementary
2-1 School, and he immediately won the respect and admiration of his
2-2 young students, who eagerly looked forward to his visits to their
2-3 classroom; and
2-4 WHEREAS, The enthusiasm and spirit these esteemed individuals
2-5 displayed in the classroom were evident in all areas of their
2-6 lives, and their deaths touched many people throughout the El Paso
2-7 community; more than 2,000 friends and neighbors gathered to pray
2-8 the rosary and attend services for Mr. Gutierrez and Miss Cordero,
2-9 and flags were lowered to half-mast at each of the schools they
2-10 attended; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Although it is especially painful to say goodbye to
2-12 one so young and so full of promise, it is fitting to remember that
2-13 while Mr. Gutierrez's time here was brief, his life had a profound
2-14 effect on those around him; the extraordinary relationship he
2-15 shared with Miss Cordero was an inspiration to all who were
2-16 privileged to know them, and the legacy of that love will live on
2-17 in the memories of the many people whose lives he touched; now,
2-18 therefore, be it
2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gustavo "Gus"
2-21 Gutierrez, Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his
2-22 family: to his parents, Gustavo and Elvira Gutierrez; to his
2-23 brothers, Raul, Paul, and Billy; and to all the many friends and
2-24 family of this beloved young man; and, be it further
2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-26 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-27 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
3-1 Gustavo "Gus" Gutierrez, Jr.
3-2 Gustavo "Gus" Gutierrez, Jr.
3-3 Moreno
3-4 H.R. No. 695
3-5 _______________________________
3-6 Speaker of the House
3-7 I certify that H.R. No. 695 was unanimously adopted by a
3-8 rising vote of the House on May 10, 1993.
3-9 _______________________________
3-10 Chief Clerk of the House