SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
         WHEREAS, High school graduation is one of life's pivotal
  milestones, and Izabella Paz Gutierrez participated in that
  joyful occasion with her graduation from Antonian College
  Preparatory High School in San Antonio on May 22, 2025; and
 
         WHEREAS, Izabella Gutierrez was born on Father's Day,
  June 17, 2007, a fitting beginning for someone who has always
  known how to make an entrance and leave a lasting impression;
  from her earliest days, she has been a radiant presence:
  kind-hearted, loving, intellectually curious, and blessed with
  creative talent; whether in the classroom, on stage, or in her
  community, she has brought passion, excellence, and compassion
  to everything she has undertaken; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ms. Gutierrez is the beloved daughter of State
  Senator Roland Gutierrez and Sarah Sanchez Gutierrez, and she is
  the cherished older sister of Victoria Pilar Gutierrez; her
  family's love and pride in her achievements are boundless; and
 
         WHEREAS, After beginning her educational journey at
  Discovery School in San Antonio, Ms. Gutierrez's natural joy for
  learning blossomed in a nurturing and imaginative environment;
  she continued her academic and spiritual growth at St. George
  Episcopal School, embracing opportunities to explore her
  leadership, service, and creative gifts; during this time, she
  learned the value of helping others by taking part in the Girl
  Scouts of the USA; in addition, she participated in volleyball,
  track, basketball, and drama, where she found her passion for
  singing and acting; whether on stage or behind the scenes, her
  talent for performing stood out, shining in such roles as Rafiki
  in The Lion King and as The Witch in Into the Woods; and
 
         WHEREAS, During her years at Antonian College Preparatory
  High School, Ms. Gutierrez continued to thrive academically and
  artistically; she was an active member of the drama club, further
  showcasing her range and passion for performance in the
  production of Sister Act and as Babette and Belle in Beauty and
  the Beast, and her dedication and talent earned her induction
  into the prestigious International Thespian Society; outside of
  theater, she demonstrated skill and sportsmanship as a member of
  the golf team, and she and her teammates competed in a number of
  Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools State
  Championships; on the honor roll for nearly all of high school,
  she was also inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society for
  her academic excellence and love of language; and
 
         WHEREAS, Beyond the classroom and the stage, Ms. Gutierrez
  has given generously of her time and energy to the National
  Charity League, showing her dedication to helping others and
  giving back; and
 
         WHEREAS, Ms. Gutierrez is not only a gifted performer, but
  she is also a visionary with a heart for justice and change; she
  has been accepted to The University of Texas at Austin, where she
  will pursue a degree at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public
  Affairs, preparing herself to be a leader who makes a meaningful
  and lasting difference in the world; and
 
         WHEREAS, Izabella Gutierrez embodies grace,
  determination, creativity, and compassion, and she is a role
  model to her peers and a beacon of hope for the future; her story
  is just beginning, and there is no doubt that she will continue to
  use her voice, her talents, and her heart to uplift others and
  inspire change, forever guided by the love of her family; now,
  therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Izabella Paz Gutierrez on the
  occasion of her high school graduation and extend to her sincere
  best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
  further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Gutierrez as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
  Gutierrez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate