81R29537 BPG-D
By: Kuempel H.R. No. 2184
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carlos Reynaldo Gutierrez of Seguin has bridged
Latin and Anglo cultures for more than five decades as a musician in
Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, Born in Victoria on February 16, 1943, "Charlie"
Gutierrez demonstrated his love of music at a young age; his uncle,
Rudy Martinez, played in a big band and served as his mentor, buying
him his first musical instrument and giving him extensive lessons;
a gifted saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist, Mr. Gutierrez was
invited to play weekend shows alongside his uncle as a teenager; he
joined the orchestra of Dario Perez in 1959 and graduated from St.
Joseph's High School two years later; and
WHEREAS, During the 1960s and 1970s, Mr. Gutierrez played
with Joe Camacho's band, which pleased audiences with both Mexican
music and popular tunes of the day; after Mr. Camacho passed away,
Mr. Gutierrez joined with other members of his ensemble to form the
Crystals, playing across Texas and for many Victoria civic and
social functions into the 1990s; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated musician also began performing from
time to time with Austin big band legend Nash Hernandez; after Mr.
Hernandez passed away in 1994, his son, Ruben, took on leadership of
the Nash Hernandez Orchestra, and he hired Mr. Gutierrez as lead
singer in 1999; and
WHEREAS, While excelling as a performer, Mr. Gutierrez has
enjoyed success as a businessman as well; in all his endeavors, he
enjoys the love and support of his wife of 45 years, Terry
Gutierrez, their two daughters, Christine Welty and Cathy Biggins,
and their grandchildren, Kristin Gutierrez and Skyler Biggins; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding citizen and a captivating vocalist,
Mr. Gutierrez continues to blend cultures and delight a host of fans
as he sings Latin favorites, American jazz standards, and classic
R&B with the longest-running big band in the capital of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Charlie Gutierrez for his remarkable
musical career and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gutierrez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.