H.R. No. 475
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life has drawn to a close with
  the passing of Gerardo J. Gamez of El Paso on February 6, 2021, at
  the age of 55; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Fernando and Ethel Gamez, Gerald Gamez
  was born on March 29, 1965, in Ankara, Turkey; he grew up with the
  companionship of three siblings, Isabel, Patty, and Fernando, and
  in 1983, he graduated from J. M. Hanks High School in El Paso; three
  years later, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and he was honorably
  discharged in 1990; he went on to earn master's degrees in guidance
  and counseling and in educational administration from The
  University of Texas at El Paso; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Gamez worked as a special education teacher in
  San Elizario and later as a counselor at J. M. Hanks and El Paso High
  Schools; subsequently, he served as assistant principal at Eastwood
  and Del Valle High Schools; in 2019, after retiring from the Ysleta
  Independent School District, he joined the administration of
  Cathedral High School as assistant principal; and
         WHEREAS, Highly engaged in his community, Mr. Gamez was
  involved in Cub Scouts, Special Olympics, and the Sigma Alpha
  Epsilon Fraternity; moreover, he was a devoted member of the
  Catholic Church, and he participated in his local ACTS Missions
  chapter; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gamez benefited from the
  love and support of his wife of 32 years, Maria Teresa Gamez; he was
  the proud father of three children, Brittany, Krystal, and Michael,
  and he was further blessed with a granddaughter, Juliet; in his
  leisure time, he enjoyed cheering on the Dallas Cowboys; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
  work as an educator, Gerald Gamez earned the lasting respect and
  admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gerardo J. Gamez and
  extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gerald
  Gamez.
 
  Fierro
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 475 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House