SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114
In Memory
of
Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Del Rio in mourning the loss of Dr. Alfredo
Gutierrez, Jr., who died April 24, 2012, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A leading figure in the community, Dr. Gutierrez
spent many of his eight decades serving the citizens of Del Rio as
both a physician and the city's mayor; and
WHEREAS, Born February 15, 1932, to supportive and
nurturing parents, Dr. Gutierrez grew up to be an excellent
student and innovative thinker; he graduated from San Felipe High
School as a co-salutatorian of his class and later excelled in
The University of Texas at Austin Honors Program; and
WHEREAS, After teaching high school for two years, he went
on to earn a doctor of medicine degree from The University of
Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; and
WHEREAS, A South Texan with deep ties to Del Rio, Dr.
Gutierrez and his wife, Olga, returned to his beloved hometown,
where he established a medical clinic; over the next 50 years,
he would deliver some 5,000 babies, perform general surgeries,
and serve as the team doctor for the San Felipe Mustangs and the
Del Rio Rams; and
WHEREAS, In the late 1960s, this compassionate young
leader entered politics; as the region simmered with civil
unrest, Dr. Gutierrez ran for mayor of Del Rio and became the
first Hispanic to hold that office, as well as the youngest;
altogether, he would serve for 20 years as mayor; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary citizen and public servant
accomplished much during his lifetime; he helped consolidate the
Del Rio school systems, and he dramatically improved the city's
parks and infrastructure systems; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, warmth, and wisdom, Dr.
Gutierrez gave generously to others, and he leaves behind
memories that will be forever cherished by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Alfredo Gutierrez.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate