H.R. No. 846
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 Fidencio E.
Gutierrez of San Antonio, who passed away on February 22, 2015, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mexico, Mr. Gutierrez left his home in
General Zuazua, Nuevo León, and emigrated to Texas in 1951; when he
arrived in San Antonio, he worked a variety of jobs and sent money
back to his parents, Fernando Gutierrez and Maria Sebastiana; in
1954, he married Diamantina Perez, and they became the proud
parents of four sons, Jose Roberto, Ricardo, and Ruben Gutierrez,
and Roland Gutierrez, who is today a distinguished member of the
Texas House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, With the help of his wife, Mr. Gutierrez improved
his English and obtained a Texas truck driver's license; he went on
to take the state life insurance board licensing exam, and he began
his career with American National Insurance Company in 1960; within
just a few years he was leading the regional office in sales, and
his stellar performance earned him many accolades; by 1969 he had
been appointed district manager and had opened his own office,
which two years later garnered the prestigious President's Award
for national sales; and
WHEREAS, After Diamantina Gutierrez passed away in 1971,
Mr. Gutierrez was fortunate to find love again with Bertha
Espinoza; possessed of an exceptionally strong work ethic herself,
this great-hearted woman shared his love of family, and the couple
enjoyed more than 25 rewarding years together; and
WHEREAS, Although Fidencio Gutierrez is deeply missed,
memories of his devotion to his loved ones, his zeal to provide for
their welfare, and his enthusiasm for a job well done remain a
treasured source of comfort and inspiration to those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fidencio E.
Gutierrez and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his children, Jose Roberto Gutierrez and his wife,
Rosie, Ricardo Gutierrez and his wife, Kathy, Ruben Gutierrez and
his wife, Alma, and State Representative Roland Gutierrez and his
wife, Sarah; to his second wife, Bertha Espinoza Gutierrez, and her
children, Alberto and Alicia Gomez; to his 16 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren; 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 Fidencio
Gutierrez.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 846 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 12, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House