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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may |
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temper the profound sadness felt by the loved ones of George San |
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Roman Gutierrez of San Antonio, who passed away on October 1, 2012, |
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at the age of 57; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on January 4, 1955, to Aurelio |
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and Beatrice Gutierrez, George Gutierrez grew up in a large family |
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with the companionship of five brothers and seven sisters; he |
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graduated from Lanier High School in 1973, and he went on to obtain |
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a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a juris |
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doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gutierrez conducted his law practice with the |
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belief that everyone has an equal right to defend themselves, |
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regardless of their circumstances, and he was known to waive his |
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fees for a particularly needy client; and |
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WHEREAS, A person of strong faith, Mr. Gutierrez attended |
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mass daily at San Fernando Cathedral; he shared his time and energy |
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as a mentor for at-risk students and encouraged them to get involved |
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in community service projects; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gutierrez was blessed with |
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the love and support of his wife, Juanita, and their three children, |
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George, Maria Anastacia, and Caterina Ysabel; and |
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WHEREAS, With his remarkable strength, wisdom, and |
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compassion, George Gutierrez touched the lives of many, and his |
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legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate |
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enough to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George San Roman |
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Gutierrez and extend deepest condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Juanita Gutierrez; to his son, George |
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Gutierrez, Jr.; to his daughters, Maria Anastacia and Caterina |
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Ysabel Gutierrez; to his brothers, Aurelio, Richard, Guillermo, |
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Juan Bruno, and Victor; to his sisters, Lucille, Isabel, Guadalupe, |
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Juanita Maria, Dora, Rita, and Helen; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George |
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Gutierrez. |