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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of Maria T. Gutierrez of Willacy County on |
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April 15, 2019, at the age of 72; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Eutimio and Teresa Gutierrez, Mary |
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Gutierrez was born in Sarita on October 2, 1946, and she grew up |
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with the companionship of nine siblings; throughout her life, she |
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worked to help and support others, and she was a devoted and loyal |
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friend to many; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Gutierrez became city commissioner of |
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Raymondville in 1999, and she held that office for 16 years before |
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concluding her tenure in 2015; dedicated to her community, she was a |
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member of the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce board of directors, |
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and she was active in numerous civic organizations, including |
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Raymondville Amigos Del Valle, Willacy County Little League, Court |
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Appointed Special Advocates, Su Clinica Familiar, and the Willacy |
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County Child Welfare Board; in addition, she was a former member of |
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the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council; and |
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WHEREAS, On January 1, 2001, Ms. Gutierrez joined the Willacy |
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County Emergency Service District Board, and she was elected |
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president of the board in 2015; she ably led the organization until |
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her passing, and she is being posthumously honored with the |
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dedication of its building in her memory; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her leadership, generosity, and commitment |
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to service, Mary Gutierrez made a positive difference in the lives |
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of countless Willacy County residents, and her contributions will |
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continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Maria T. Gutierrez; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Mary Gutierrez. |