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