SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Maria T. Gutierrez for her years of civic leadership
and her many contributions to her community; and
WHEREAS, Mary Gutierrez is a beloved resident of the Rio
Grande Valley, and she has worked diligently on behalf of the City
of Raymondville, Willacy County, and the larger community; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant helped guide the
City of Raymondville by serving as commissioner for 16 years; she
has served on the boards of numerous charitable and civic
organizations, including those of Su Clinica Familiar, Foster
Grandparents, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Amigos Del
Valle; she is also a former member of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Development Council; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Mary Gutierrez serves on the boards of
Willacy County Child Welfare, the Raymondville Chamber of
Commerce, the Willacy County Emergency Service District,
Cops-for-Tots, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; she is
also a member of Communities Against Substance Abuse; and
WHEREAS, Mary Gutierrez exemplifies the highest ideals of
public service, and she has been recognized on numerous occasions
for her tireless spirit of volunteerism; she has most recently
been honored as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the
Raymondville Chamber of Commerce; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Maria T.
Gutierrez for her exemplary service to her community and extend
to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate