83R6757 MGR-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 429
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt by the loved ones of George San
Roman Gutierrez of San Antonio, who passed away on October 1, 2012,
at the age of 57; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on January 4, 1955, to Aurelio
and Beatrice Gutierrez, George Gutierrez grew up in a large family
with the companionship of five brothers and seven sisters; he
graduated from Lanier High School in 1973, and he went on to obtain
a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a juris
doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gutierrez conducted his law practice with the
belief that everyone has an equal right to defend themselves,
regardless of their circumstances, and he was known to waive his
fees for a particularly needy client; and
WHEREAS, A person of strong faith, Mr. Gutierrez attended
mass daily at San Fernando Cathedral; he shared his time and energy
as a mentor for at-risk students and encouraged them to get involved
in community service projects; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gutierrez was blessed with
the love and support of his wife, Juanita, and their three children,
George, Maria Anastacia, and Caterina Ysabel; and
WHEREAS, With his remarkable strength, wisdom, and
compassion, George Gutierrez touched the lives of many, and his
legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate
enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George San Roman
Gutierrez and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Juanita Gutierrez; to his son, George
Gutierrez, Jr.; to his daughters, Maria Anastacia and Caterina
Ysabel Gutierrez; to his brothers, Aurelio, Richard, Guillermo,
Juan Bruno, and Victor; to his sisters, Lucille, Isabel, Guadalupe,
Juanita Maria, Dora, Rita, and Helen; and to his other relatives and
friends; 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 George
Gutierrez.