SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Adolfo E. Gutierrez, who is being inducted as a
laureate into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame by Junior
Achievement of Laredo; and
WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo annually honors the
most esteemed leaders of business and free enterprise in the
greater Laredo area; and
WHEREAS, Raised and educated in Laredo, Adolfo acquired
his entrepreneurial spirit at an early age while working for his
father; following his graduation from Texas A&M University,
Adolfo returned to Laredo and operated an auto sales facility; at
21 years of age he opened 3-G Electrical Supply and later
expanded the company into Mexico; he then opened Showcase
Lighting by 3-G and established 3-G Business Systems; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Adolfo joined Falcon National Bank as
president and chief executive officer; under his leadership, the
bank grew from $52.8 million in assets to over $500 million; the
bank is now Falcon International Bank and has 15 distribution
points; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected businessman and leader in the
Laredo community, Adolfo has contributed his time and energy to
numerous civic activities and to such organizations as the March
of Dimes, the Rotary Club, and the Salvation Army, and he
deserves recognition for his wide-ranging achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
Adolfo E. Gutierrez for his many contributions to the Laredo
community and extend congratulations to him on his induction into
the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2006.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate